Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry black beans

• 2 cups chopped onion (about 2 large)

• 1 cup chopped red, yellow, or green bell pepper

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 2 tsp cumin

• 2 tsp dried cilantro

• 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes

Directions

Soak beans according to package directions. Rinse.

Add all ingredients except tomatoes to 3 quarts of water. Bring to boil, then reduce to low heat. Simmer for about 2 hours, until beans are soft and water is gone. Add tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes are heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fat-free sour cream and chopped scallions.

Serves 6

Each serving contains about 333 calories, 20 g protein, 2 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 63 g carbohydrates, 15 g fiber, and 204 mg sodium.

To make this recipe gluten-free, use only spices or condiments that are gluten-free. Read food labels carefully and contact the company if you have any questions.