This recipe is from Dr. Neal Barnard's , "21 day Weight Loss Kickstart". Recipes have been created by vegan chef, Jason Wyrick.

Chili is a wonderful comfort food. Filled with good sources of protein, fiber and antioxidants, it can be further enhanced by adding some diced red bell pepper, organic corn, maybe a little adobe sauce for heat, and other scrumptious favorites. Recipe comes together quickly and easily!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 16 oz cooked, organic black beans (do not rinse)
• 8 oz fire roasted tomatoes
• 2 T chili powder
• 2 tsps ground cuimin
• 1 tsp Mexican or regular dried oregano (or use 2 tsps fresh oregano)
• Juice from 1 lime
• some chopped cilantro (optional - only for folks who love cilantro)

Preparation:

• Over medium high heat, saute the onion until most of the pieces are significantly browned. Add a thin layer of water and quickly stir the onion. Let onion sit and water evaporate. Do this 3 or 4 times. (The more you do it, the deeper the onion flavor.)
• Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the black beans, the tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, mixing everything together. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and then stir in the lime juice and cilantro (if using).

Note:  I like to add some chopped green or red bell peppers and organic corn to my chili!!