Veggie Chili With Hominy

I'm not a vegetarian, but I had a roommate who was. She made this chili and no one missed the meat. As my DH would say, it's good and good for you !!!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 8  garlic cloves, minced
• 4 (14 1/2ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can hominy, gold
• 1 (11 ounce) can corn
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1  cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin

Directions

1. Heat oil in dutch oven on high. Add celery, onion, green peppers, and garlic. Saute for approximately 8 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Approximately 35 minutes.