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Peel the onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and place in a large saucepan.
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Cut the pepper in half and remove and discard the stem and seeds.
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Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the pan.
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Trim the celery and discard the ends.
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Cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the pan.
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Peel the garlic, finely chop, and place in the pan.
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Add the water to the pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Trim the zucchini and discard the ends.
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Cut in quarters lengthwise and then cut into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the pan.
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Cook for 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, and undrained kidney beans and cook over low heat for 45 minutes for the flavors to meld.
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Season with salt, pepper, and additional chili powder, if desired, and serve warm.
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A vegetarian diet is known to have a wide range of health benefits.
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Research has shown vegetarians suffer less heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, various cancers, diverticular disease, gallstones, kidney stones, and osteoporosis.
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So next time someone hassles you about being a vegetarian, list all those reasons.
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That will shut them up.
