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	Hope you'll like this as much as we do. Non-vegetarians will enjoy it,

		too. Lots of ingredients, but pretty easy to make! Black Bean Chili (Southwestern Stew) 2 med. onions, chopped coarse 2 cans (16 oz) chopped tomatoes in juice, undrained and chopped coarse 2 C chopped zucchini 2 cans (16 oz) black beans, drained 1/4 C vegetable oil 1 T chili powder 1 t ground cumin 1 shredded carrot 1 t dried oregano 2 t hot pepper sauce 1 1/2 t paprika 1/4 t thyme 1 can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 t salt 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt In a Dutch oven, heat the oil (or part oil and part broth) over a medium heat. Add chili powder, paprika, oregano, and cumin. Increase heat to high, stir frequently. Add onion and garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except garnish. Cook on low for one hour (or even all day in a Crock Pot/slow cooker). Top with some shredded cheese and/or sour cream (or yogurt). Keep hot pepper sauce at the table for the more adventurous... Enjoy!