Lentil Chili in my Bella slow cooker!

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water can reduce costs while still providing a base.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often cheaper and can work well in chili.

Add red lentils to the slow cooker.

Add white beans and a can of chili beans to the slow cooker.

Add roasted garlic tomatoes to the slow cooker.

Chop and add a shallot, onion, and green pepper to the slow cooker.

Sprinkle in garlic powder and onion powder.

Add vegetable seasoning from Catabrioso.

Pour in veggie broth and some water.

Add chili powder to the mixture.

Stir everything together in the slow cooker.

Set the slow cooker to cook for four hours.

After cooking, slice up a little avocado for topping.

Optionally, add a bit of brown sugar for sweetness during cooking.

Top the chili with avocado and smoked paprika before serving.

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