This yummy recipe came to me via Runner's World. They claim that this combo of black beans (which pack filling fiber and muscle-building protein) and hot peppers (which may boost calorie burn) can help you lose weight even as you build muscle. And, by the way, it's delicious.

Ingredients:

2 tsp. olive oil

1 diced onion

1 sliced carrot

1 lb. beans (soaked overnight and cooked) or 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained

28 oz. can diced tomatoes

1.5 c. broth (veggie or chicken)

1 c. sliced red pepper

1 Tbs. minced canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (see below for what I used instead)

1 tsp. cumin

salt and pepper, to taste

zest of 1 orange

1 Tbs. fresh thyme

I used this sandwich spread in place of the canned chipotle pepper.

Heat the oil in a large pot Cook the onion and carrot for 5-10 minutes, until soft. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, peppers, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.

Stir in orange zest and thyme.

Serve!

Delicious. And good for you!