One-Pot Comforting Bean Stew You’ll Make Again and Again

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while seasoned water is a cost-effective substitute.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can add flavor without added heat, while black pepper is a common pantry item.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, celery, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper; sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes; cook for a few minutes until combined.

Pour in water or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add cooked beans, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for a while.

Stir in Swiss chard and cook until wilted.

Add cooked pasta and butter; mix well.

Top with smoked tofu and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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