Vegetable Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. shredded carrots
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c. olive or vegetable oil
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (8 oz.) jar picante sauce
• 1 tsp. beef bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can chili beans (undrained)
• 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• alfalfa sprouts (optional)