Zesty Black And Bean Chili

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 2 (9 ounce) packages frozen corn
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
• 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 spray a dutch oven or large saucepan with noncook cooking spray and heat over a medium-high heat until hot.
• 2 add onions and garlic; cook until onions are clear and tender.
• 3 stir in flour, chili powder and cumin.
• 4 stir in the milk gradually, then add all the remaining ingredients except the bell pepper and cilantro.
• 5 bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• 6 stir in the cilantro, if desired, at the end also adding salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 top bowls of chili with chopped bell pepper.