Makes 6 cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bag of dry black beans, rinsed
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 6.5 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. You can serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, plain Greek yogurt or chopped green onions.
Nutrition analysis per serving (toppings not included): 340 calories, 1.5 g fat, 21 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate, 21 g fiber, 680 mg sodium.
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