Black Bean Extravaganza

This is a very simple dish, with beautiful flavors. Eat it and feel good about what's going in your body!

Black Bean Extravaganza (adapted from Whole Foods website)

• 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 
• 1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 2 to 3 tomatoes, chopped 
• 1 small-med onion, chopped 
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained OR 1/2 small jicama, chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 small bell peppers, any color, seeded and chopped 
• 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed and chopped 
• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced 

Saute onion and peppers until soft. Add jicama/water chestnuts and corn, and saute until warmed through. Add beans, broth, chili powder, and bring to a low boil. Drop heat to low-simmer, cover, and let the flavors work together. Chop tomatoes and avocado. Mix cilantro into bean mixture and stir until wilted. Serve bean mixture over rice and top with tomatoes, avocados, and anything else you like (non-fat sour cream was great).