How to Make Black Bean Mushroom Chili | Chef AJ’s Vegan Recipe | Gustavo Tolosa

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned beans.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Zucchini adds bulk and nutrition at a lower cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + seasoning

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil.

Add 10 ounces of chopped onions to the Instant Pot.

Add 8 cloves of minced garlic to the Instant Pot.

Add 2 pounds of sliced mushrooms to the Instant Pot.

Add 2 cans of salt-free fire roasted tomatoes to the Instant Pot.

Add 3 cans of salt-free black beans that have been soaked overnight and cooked in the Instant Pot.

If using soaked black beans, add 2 cups of water; if using canned, water is optional.

Add 1 tablespoon of ground cumin to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of dried oregano to the mixture.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of smoked paprika to the mixture.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of chipotle powder to the mixture and mix well.

If desired, sauté the onion, garlic, and mushrooms first before adding other ingredients.

Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes in the Instant Pot.

After cooking, add 1 pound of defrosted frozen corn to the chili and mix well.

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