It's Beef, It's Chicken . . . No! It's Super Stew!

This yummy recipe came to me via Runner's World.  They claim that this combo of black beans (which pack filling fiber and muscle-building protein) and hot peppers (which may boost calorie burn) can help you lose weight even as you build muscle.  And,  by the way, it's delicious.

Ingredients:

2 tsp. olive oil

1 diced onion

1 sliced carrot

1 lb. beans (soaked overnight and cooked) or 2   15 oz. cans black beans, drained

28 oz. can diced tomatoes

1.5 c. broth (veggie or chicken)

1 c. sliced red pepper

1 Tbs. minced canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (see below for what I used instead)

1 tsp. cumin

salt and pepper, to taste

zest of 1 orange

1 Tbs. fresh thyme

I used this sandwich spread in place of the canned chipotle pepper. 

Heat the oil in a large pot  Cook the onion and carrot for 5-10 minutes, until soft.  Add beans, tomatoes, broth, peppers, cumin, salt, and pepper.  Simmer 20 minutes. 

Stir in orange zest and thyme.

Serve! 

Delicious.  And good for you!