Elise Bauer

(450g) eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes

Olive oil

yellow onions, chopped

garlic, minced

medium zucchini, chopped

large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, diced

to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, finely minced (Taste and check the heat of the jalapeños. If very hot only use one, if mildly hot, use two. Wash hands with soap and water after handling. Do not rub eyes.)

(794g) can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, including liquid (or 2 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped)

ground cumin

chili powder

chopped fresh chopped oregano or 2 teaspoons dried

fennel seeds

cooked white beans (1 15-ounce or 425g can), drained and rinsed

cooked kidney beans (1 15-ounce or 425g can), drained and rinsed

Zest of one lemon

lemon juice

sugar

chopped fresh cilantro (can sub parsley if you have an aversion to cilantro)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper