Black Bean Chili

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 6 cups canned black beans (see Note)

•  2 garlic cloves

•  1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 tablespoons chili powder

• 16 ounces canned whole plum tomatoes, no added salt

•  2 tablespoons white vinegar

Directions:

• Pour the beans into a colander. Rinse under cold water for 5 minutes.

• Dice the garlic cloves.

• In a 4-quart pot, brown the garlic in the olive oil on low heat.

• Add the chili powder, beans, tomatoes, and vinegar.

• Cook on high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

•  Lower to simmer and cook for another 30 minutes.

Optional: Add fresh cilantro, hot pepper sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, or reduced-fat Cheddar cheese as desired and if your diet allows. (These additions are not included in the nutritional data.)

Note: You can use dried beans that have been soaked overnight and cooked. Follow the package instructions for soaking and cooking.

Nutrition:

Calories: 270 | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 90mg | Fiber: 14g

Ines Beltran

Family & Consumer Sciences Agent UGA Gwinnett Extension Office