How to Make Colorado Green Chile (Chili) Vegan and Vegetarian Recipe

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner while ground turkey is often less expensive.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh green bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Fresh peppers are lower in calories and canned options are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a common substitute while dried cilantro is more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large pot until heated.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Add diced jalapeño and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.

Add a heaping cup of green chiles and sauté for about 2 minutes.

Add fire roasted tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for a bit.

In a separate pan, melt butter to make a roux.

Once the butter is melted, add flour and toast it until it turns golden.

Add the roux to the green chili mixture, stirring until it turns a beautiful amber color and thickens.

Let the chili simmer for about 20 minutes, or longer for better flavor.

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