Black Bean Chili

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, minced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
6 + cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 14.5-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 16-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
to taste salt
In a large non-stick pot, heat oil over medium heat.  Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic and cook stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 minutes.  Add spices, tomatoes, beans, and water and simmer 15 minutes.   Stir in corn and cook for 1 minute.  Stir in cilantro and serve.  Serve with Chili Corn Muffins.

Serves approximately 3-6 small servings.

Per serving:  145 Calories.;  7g Protein.; 1g Total Fat;  33g Carbs;  642mg Sodium; 9g Fiber