Spicy Vegetable Chili Bowl | Vegan | Vegetarian Recipes

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while tomato sauce is often cheaper.

black beans

🥗Healthier: cooked lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are a healthier option, while pinto beans are typically less expensive.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories, while cayenne is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier, while water is the most economical option.

Put 3 cups of fresh tomatoes into a food processor and chop until small; alternatively, cut them by hand if no food processor is available.

Rinse 2 cups of black beans under cold water if using canned.

Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add 2 cups of chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of garlic, and 2 cups of carrots to the pot; sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Add 2 cups of eggplant, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh chili; sauté for another 3 minutes.

Stir in the 3 cups of chopped fresh tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes to reduce moisture.

Add 2 cups of bell peppers, 2 cups of zucchini, and the rinsed black beans to the pot; cook for an additional 5-6 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

If the mixture is too thick, add some water to achieve desired consistency.

Remove from heat and stir in optional chilies and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro; mix well.

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