Veggie Chili

Ingredients

• olive or canola oil: 1 Tbsp.
• onion, chopped: 1/2 large
• Red bell pepper, chopped: 1 medium
• Garlic clove, finely chopped: 1
• Jalapeño pepper: 1 , seeded, deribbed, and minced
• Ground chili powder: 1 Tbsp.
• Ground cumin: 1½ tsp.
• Dried oregano: 1½ tsp.
• Can no-salt :1 (14½-oz.) added diced tomatoes in juice
• Tomato paste: 1½ Tbsp.
• Water: 1 cup
• Cans black beans: 2 (15-oz.) , rinsed and drained
• Salt: 1/2 tsp.
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Chopped scallions, for garnish
• Reduced-fat sour cream, for garnish (optional)