Bariatric Surgery Recipe: Cheesy Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ pound of sliced mushrooms
• 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes or 2 cups fresh tomatoes
• 8 ounces tomato sauce (no added salt)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 medium zucchini (thinly sliced)
• 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans (rinsed, no added salt)
• 10-ounce package of frozen corn
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese