Kathy’s Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili

By KathyCooks

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 heaping cup chopped onions
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup green beans cut to 1” pieces
• 1 pepper (red, yellow or orange)
• 3/4 cup bulgur wheat soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
• 1 28-oz can chopped tomatoes, drained
• 1 15-oz can puree or sauce
• 2 cans beans, drained (pinto, kidney or mix)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Sautee onions, garlic, carrots, celery & green beans in olive oil
2. Put in crock-pot with the rest of the ingredients
3. Cook on low 7-8 hours
4. Serve with cheese if desired