Spicy Black Bean Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 -3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 small jalapenos, chopped
• 1 bell pepper (i used yellow)
• 1 cup corn
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juice
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 1) combine onion, peppers, garlic and celery with one teaspoon olive oil in a large, deep pan over med-hi heat and cook until tender.
• 2 2) meanwhile, spread the corn over a cookie sheet and drizzle with remaining olive oil. bake on 400 until brown or looks like its starting to shrivel (may not turn brown).
• 3 3) stir spices into sautéed vegetable mix.
• 4 4) add tomatoes, corn and beans.
• 5 5) bring to a simmer, cover and let cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.