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Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

(updated on Feb 13, 2008)
Black beans instead of meat make this lighter and easier to prepare.

1    Tbsp vegetable oil
2    Cloves garlic, finely chopped
1    Onion, chopped
1    Large carrot, chopped
1    Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1    Ontario greenhouse pepper, chopped
3    Large Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, chopped
2    Cans (19 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1    Tbsp chili powder
1    Tsp ground cumin
1    Tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
1    Tsp salt
   
In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat and cook garlic, onion, carrot, jalapeno and greenhouse peppers. Stir often and let cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cumin and rosemary. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt. Garnish with Ontario greenhouse cucumber slices. Makes 4 servings.