BLACK BEANS AND CORN CHILI

Black Beans and Corn Chili image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (1 2/3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic
1/2 to 1 whole jalapeno
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
15-ounce can black beans, no salt added
Enough fresh oregano to yield 1 tablespoon chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 16-ounce can pureed tomatoes, no salt added
1 1/2 cups beer
1 teaspoon white vinegar
4 whole wheat tortillas, preferably no fat added
2 scallions
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Steps:

Chop whole onion.
Heat nonstick pan large enough to hold all filling ingredients until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium-high, and add oil. Saute the onions until they begin to soften and brown.
Meanwhile, mince the garlic and add. Wash, trim, seed and mince the jalapeno, and add. Stir in the cumin and chili powder.
Drain and rinse the beans. When onions have softened, add the beans, oregano, tomatoes, beer and vinegar, and continue to cook at a simmer while preparing the rest of the meal.
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil, and heat in a toaster oven about 5 minutes, until heated through.
Wash, trim and slice scallions.
Two minutes before it is time to serve the chili, add the corn and stir well to heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chili, topped with scallions and sour cream, with warm tortillas.