Black Bean Chili

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Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 25 minutes

Makes: 2 - 3 servings

    

Ingredients

• 2 T.       mild olive oil
• 2 c.       yellow onion, chopped (one large onion)
• 4           garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 t.   ground cumin
• 2 T.       chopped jalapeno peppers ("tamed")
• 2 T.       chili powder
• 1 1/2 t.   dried oregano
• 1/2 t.    Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's)
• 14 oz.    can of diced tomatoes
• 15 oz.    can of black beans, drained
• 2 c.       frozen yellow corn kernels

    

Directions -

1. Heat olive oil in a wok. Stir fry onions and garlic 5 minutes.
2. Add cumin and stir fry 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes (with liquid) and beans (without liquid), corn and spices. Simmer 20 minutes.
4. Serve with toasted tortillas and topped with grated cheese, chopped green onions, cilantro and/or Greek yogurt (your choice).

Adjust the spicy level to your taste with the Creole seasoning, jalapenos and chili powder.

 

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