Chili

2 pt Water

1 tb Olive oil

1 lg Onion, finely chopped

1 ea Garlic clove, pressed

1/2 lb Mixed vegetables*

1/2 ts Basil

1/2 ts Cumin

1/4 ts Cayenne pepper

1 tb Chili powder

14 oz Tomatoes, chopped finely

2 tb Tomato paste

3 tb Red wine

2 oz Bulgur wheat

1 1/2 pt Stock

2 tb Lemon juice

10 minutes. Reduce heat & cook for 40 minutes, depending upon the freshness of the beans. Older beans will take longer to cook. Drain, reserving the liquid for stock later. Heat the olive oil in a large pot, gently fry the onion & garlic for a few minutes. Add the chopped vegetables, cooked beans, basil & spices. Stir well & cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, bulgur wheat &

1 pint of the stock. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat & simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice & the rest of the seasonings. Add more stock if necessary. Cook for a further

20 minutes. Serve.Use a mixture of carrots, bell peppers, celery