T-Day Antidote Chili

Who wants to make food for the family while busy making Thanksgiving preparations? Try this recipe. It's quick, hearty, meatless and is a great foil for T-day.

Serves 4

1T Olive Oil
1 stalk celery
2 med onions
1 red bell pepper
2 C fire roasted canned tomatoes with garlic
1-2 cans light kidney beans and/or chickpeas in water
1 t black pepper
1 t minced basil
1 t minced oregano
1/2-1 t chili powder
1/4 t cumin
1 bay leaf
1-2 T cider vinegar
1 C cashews

CHOP the celery, onions, bell pepper, then saute in olive oil till tender.

ADD tomatoes, beans with water and all spices. Cover and simmer 10 min. till you're happy with the amount of liquid. Add vinegar and cashews.

ADJUST seasoning. I added more chili powder. Remove bay leaf and serve.