Black Bean Chili

• 1 onion -- chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 green pepper -- diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 cup tomato -- chopped
• or 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup corn -- fresh
• 4 cups black beans -- cooked
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano

Saute onion and garlic clove in oil until onion is soft. Crush garlic.
Add green pepper and spices. Saute another 2 or 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and corn if you have it. Mash 2 cups of the beans and add to pot along with whole beans and salt and oregano.
Simmer 30 minutes. Serves about 4 to 6.