Tuna chili texas-style

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupRed or green bell pepper; cut in 1\" pieces
½cupOnion; chopped
½cupCelery; chopped
1Clove garlic; minced
2tablespoons; water
1canWhole tomatoes w/juice-
(28 oz) cut up
1canKidney beans-8 oz; drained
1canTuna (6-1/2 oz); drained and flaked
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
2tablespoonsChili powder*
1teaspoonDried basil; crushed
1teaspoonDried oregano; crushed
½teaspoonGround cumin
Bottled hot pepper sauce
; to taste

Directions

*If you don't like it too hot, cut to 1 tablespoon. In a 3-quart microwavable bowl or casserole, combine bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic and water. Cover with waxed paper; micro-cook on High power for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender. Stir in remaining ingredients excpet hot pepper sauce. Cover; micro-cook on High power for 15-17 minutes, to allow flavors to blend, stirring every 3 minutes. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce. Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Calories: 206 per