Vegetarian Chili

Step 1

Soak the beans overnight in water until ready to cook, then drain the water off the beans.

Step 2

In a 6 quart pot, add fresh water to cover the beans by 2 inches, and cook the beans for about 1 ½ hours.

Step 3

Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, tomato juice, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 5

Stir often to prevent sticking.

Step 6

After the beans have cooked for about 40 minutes, prepare the vegetables for cooking.

Step 7

In a a pan heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the onion, garlic and green and red bell peppers.

Step 9

Sauté for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Then 10 minutes before the end of cooking, stir this mixture, along with the zucchini, into the rest of the chili.

Step 11

Serve with lime wedges.