Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 12 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 12-1 lemon, juice of, to taste
• 14 cup cilantro (optional)
• 4 -6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon per serving (optional)