How to Make Black Bean Chili! An Easy, Healthy Vegan Recipe!

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper offers crunch without heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.

Chop 1 medium onion (about a cup) and add it to the pot, stirring frequently until translucent.

Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and stir.

Add 30 ounces of drained and rinsed black beans and 15 ounces of diced tomatoes (with juice) to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water if the liquid evaporates too much.

Chop cilantro to taste, about a quarter cup, and set aside.

After 20 minutes, taste the chili and adjust salt as needed.

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