Hot and Spicy Black Bean Chili

Photo: flickr user JOE M500

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 lrg chopped onion

1 lrg chopped red bell pepper

2 celery ribs sliced

4 garlic cloves minced

4 ounces can black beans - (15 ea) rinsed, drained

2 ounces can chopped tomatoes - (28 ea)

3 fresh jalapeno peppers seeded and minced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1 can corn with peppers and o

Plain yogurt

Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Chopped cilantro

Preparation

Heat oil on medium in a Dutch oven. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic, and cook 8 minutes or until softened. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in corn and cook 5 minutes. Serve with yogurt, cheese and cilantro for garnish, if desired.

This recipe yields about 12 cups.

Yield: 12 cups