Black Bean Tomato Chili

Doesn't that sound perfect for this RAINY/BLUSTERY day??
(makes 6 servings - 2&1/2 qt.)

2 T. EVOO
1 large sweet* onion, chopped
1 med. sweet red* pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground cumin
1 t. chili powder
1/8 t. smoked paprika*
1/4 t. freshly* ground pepper
3 cans (14*1/2 oz.) fire-roasted* diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 oz.) low sodium* black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup orange juice or juice from 3 med. oranges

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over med.-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 8-10 mins. or until tender. Add garlic, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and pepper; cook 1 min. longer. Stir in tomatoes, black beans and orange juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 mins. to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

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Have FUN in spite of the weather today!!

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MM