CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE AND CHICKPEA CHILI

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Provided by James Villas

Categories     Bean     Vegetable     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Fall

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 medium-size onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium-size yellow squash or zucchini, scrubbed, ends trimmed, and chopped
Two 32-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
4 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped and juices retained
1 1/2 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over moderate heat, then add the onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook, stirring, till softened, about 2 minutes. Add the squash and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer to soften. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour, adding a little water if the stew begins to get too thick.

Arslan Ghuman
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably make it again with less cayenne pepper.


Asrafuzzaman Nabil
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this chili. It was hearty and flavorful, and the chickpeas were a great source of protein.


Ibrahim mode Dange
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This chili was delicious! The chickpeas added a nice texture and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Champayne Dawkins-Lee
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This chili was easy to make and tasted great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Abhishek Bhi
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hamza Afridi
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The chili was good, but it was a bit too spicy for me.


alaa elnaggar
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This chili was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor.


Maricel Montalban
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Silver Ebunyu
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This chili was delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chickpeas were a great addition.


Faridah Beaky
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I loved the combination of veggies and chickpeas in this chili. It was a hearty and healthy meal that was perfect for a cold night.


Enrique Brito
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This chili was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chickpeas added a nice protein boost and the vegetables were perfectly tender.