Meatless Chili Recipe

• 1 cup cooked kidney beans
• 2 teaspoons unsalted tomato paste
• 1/2 garlic clove (chopped)
• 1/2-teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2-teaspoon chili powder (according to taste)
• 1/2-cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 1 1/3 cups unsalted canned tomatoes (frozen tomatoes may also be used)
• 1/8-teaspoon black pepper
• 2 2/3 tablespoons celery (chopped)
• 2/3-cup onions (chopped)
• 2 2/3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 2/3 cups water

• Mix all the above ingredients (except rice) in a stockpot and boil well. Reduce to medium heat and cook, partially covered, for 3 to 3-1/3 hours stirring every now and then.
• Simultaneously, cook rice and set aside.
• Take ½ cup rice in a bowl with 1 ½ cup of chili and serve on a neat plate. Garnish with coriander leaves (optional).