Wednesday, August 20, 2008

NORMA'S VEGETARIAN CHILI

2 tbs oil
2 c minced celery
1 1/2 c chopped green pepper
1 c minced onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 1/2 c stewed tomatoes
2 1-lb cans kidney beans, undrained
1 1/2 c. zante currants or raisins
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 tbs chopped parsley or 2 tbs. dried parsley
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 bay leaf
3/4 c. cashews
1 c. grated cheese

Combine all ing except cashews and cheese in a large zip lock freezer bag

Thaw in fridge

Simmer in crock pot on low for 8 hours
Add cashews and simmer 30 min
Garnish individual servings with grated cheese

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