Vegetarian Bulgur Chili

ONE

1 cup tomato juice

1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat

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TWO

1 tsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

8 cloves garlic, minced, divided in two

1 medium carrot, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp basil

2-3 tsp chili powder

salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

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1 red pepper, chopped

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150z can diced tomatoes, with juice

3 tbs tomato paste

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fresh chopped cilantro (or parsley)

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Heat the tomato juice until boiling. Add it to the bulgur in a bowl, cover, and let stand for 15 min.

Sauté the ingredients in TWO, covered, until onion is translucent. Add the bell pepper and sauté, covered, until all ingredients are tender. Add the diced tomatoes au juice, the beans, tomato paste, and bulgur. Simmer for 15 min. Add the rest of the garlic and simmer for 1 more minutes.

Serve with brown rice and sprinkle with cilantro.

Original from Moosewood