Easy Mushroom Chili Recipe

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried beans are less expensive when purchased in bulk.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Cauliflower can provide a similar texture for a lower cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-effective base for the chili.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green chilies

Green chilies can add heat for less cost.

Dice the onion and mushrooms.

Finely chop the fresh chile.

Peel and crush or mince the garlic.

Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the crushed garlic and chopped chile and stir together. Saute for another minute.

Stir in the paprika and cumin and let everything cook for another minute.

Add the diced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they're soft, stirring frequently.

Add the tomato paste and can of chopped tomatoes. Stir until everything is well combined and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Drain the kidney beans and add them to the pan along with the lime juice.

Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and cook for a final 4 to 5 minutes.

Serve with rice, cilantro, yogurt, and extra limes as desired.

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