Shrimp ‘n’ Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• ½ C. chopped onion
• ½ C. chopped green pepper
• 1 tbsp. canola oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 C. chicken broth
• 1/3 C. picante sauce
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• ½ tsp. dried basil
• 1lb cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Hot cooked rice, optional

 Instructions: 

1. In a large saucepan, sauté onion and green pepper in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth, picante sauce, cumin, and basil.
3. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
4. Add shrimp; simmer 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with rice if desired.