Two-Tone Vegetarian Chili
- 3/4 cup dried pinto beans
- 3/4 cup dried black beans
- 4 cups water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 green peppers, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped chiles
- 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced black olives
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bottle (12 oz) non-alcoholic beer
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons each of chopped fresh basil, parsley, oregano
- Cooked rice or cornbread
- Shredded jack or cheddar cheese