Vegetarian Chili

Serves 6-8
List of 18 items
• 2 1/2 cups raw kidney beans
• 1 cup raw bulghur
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt & pepper
• 3 Tbs tomato paste
• 3 Tbs dry red wine
• Dash of cayenne
• About 3 Tbs olive oil
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Put kidney beans in saucepan, covered with 6 cups of water. Soak 3-4 hours. Add extra water and 1 tsp. salt. Cook until tender (about 1 hour.) Watch water
level, and add more if necessary. Heat tomato juice to a boil. Pour over raw bulghur. Cover and let stand at least 15 min. Saute onions and garlic in olive
oil. Add carrots, celery and spices. When veggies are almost done, add peppers. Cook until tender. Combine all ingredients and heat together gently at
a moderate heat. Optional: Serve topped with cheese and/or parsley.