Black Bean Chili

By gwendee1

Reducing meat in your diet not only aides in weight loss, but can lower your cholesterol as well. This recipe is hearty and filling, high in fiber, yet low in calories and fat.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) black beans (low sodium) drained and rinsed
• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with chilies, drained
• 1 cup corn
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 container fat-free plain greek yogurt
• 1 bunch cilantro, minced (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Chop garlic cloves and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out it’s health-promoting benefit. In a 6-quart pot, sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add the beans, tomatoes, corn, scallions, chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, salt & pepper. Bring to boil. Simmer on low for 30 minutes. Garnish each serving with greek yogurt and cilantro.