Dairy Free Gluten Free Recipe: Chili, Organic and Delicious!

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is generally cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Canned lentils are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne is usually cheaper and adds heat.

Heat olive oil in a large pot until hot.

Add chopped organic onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and add all the herbs: oregano, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne powder; cook until fragrant.

Add diced carrots and stir them in.

Pour in the canned tomatoes and all the beans with their juices; stir to combine.

Cover the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes.

Add half a bag of frozen corn and stir it in.

Add chopped kale and stir to combine.

Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes until everything is heated through and the carrots are slightly crunchy.

Serve the chili, optionally over brown rice.

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