Turkey Vegetable Chili

1/2 c Chopped green bell pepper

-(about 1 small) 1/4 c Chopped onion (about 1

-small) 2 Cloves garlic, finely

-chopped 2 ts Olive or vegetable oil

3 c Cut-up cooked turkey or

-chicken 1/2 c Water

1 tb Chopped fresh or I teaspoon

-dried oregano leaves 1 tb Chili powder

1 ts Ground cumin /2 teaspoon

-salt 1 cn (16 ounces) whole tomatoes,

-undrained 1 pk (10 ounces) frozen mixed

-vegetables 2 c 1/2-inch slices zucchini

-(about 2 medium) Cook bell pepper, onion and garlic in oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables and zucchini; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat Cover and simmer I hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen vegetables and zucchini. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is crisp-tender. 6 servings. Microwave Directions: Place the bell pepper onion, garlic and

oil in 3 quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables and

zucchini; break up tomatoes. Cover tightly and microwave 15 minutes. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover tightly and microwave 10 minutes. Stir in zucchini. Cover tightly and microwave 3 to 6 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender From the files of Al , North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994