Try this tasty vegetable chili.
Black Bean Chili
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
2 ½ tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Basil
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1 cup Chopped Onion
¾ cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper
¾ cup Grated Carrot
1 small can Tomato Paste
3 Cloves Garlic Crushed
2 tsp. Paprika
¼ tsp. Ground Red Pepper
2 cups Canned Diced Tomatoes
2 Diced Jalapeno Peppers
12oz. Can Black Beans
½ cup Cold Water
3 Tbs. Flour
½ cup 2% Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Cooking Spray (olive oil)
This makes 4 servings.
Spray a Large Skillet with Cooking Spray and Add Cumin, Oregano & Basil stirring until fragrant.
Add Olive Oil and mix with toasted spices. Add the Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Garlic, Jalapeno Pepper, Paprika & Ground Red Pepper.Cook until Onions are soft. Add Undrained Can of Diced Tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Add Flour mixed with Cold Water. Add the Black Beans & Tomato Paste. Simmer stirring for approximately 10 minutes until flavors blend. Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.
(If you don't like it hot leave out the Jalapeno and ground red pepper.)