Meatless Chili
Makes: 18 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 4 cups onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 8 cups tomatoes (fresh, unsalted canned, or frozen)
• 2½ cups dried kidney beans, or 6¼ cups cooked beans
• 1 cup parsley (fresh), chopped¼ cup unsalted tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/3 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 10 cups water
• 3 cups brown rice, uncooked

Preparation Instructions

Combine all ingredients except rice in 8-quart stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and cook partially covered for 3 to 3½ hours, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook rice in 3-quart saucepan according to package directions. Set aside.

To serve, place ½ cup rice in bowl and top with 1½ cups chili.