Vegetarian Chili -- Fast and Easy Recipe -- Economical

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: canned lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and higher in protein.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories and adds moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Spray the crock pot with cooking spray.

Rinse and dry the black beans.

Chop the vegetables: onion, bell pepper, carrots, and celery.

Add black beans to the crock pot.

Add light red kidney beans to the crock pot.

Add pinto beans to the crock pot.

Add fire roasted tomatoes to the crock pot.

Add tomato salts to the crock pot.

Add chopped vegetables (onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery) to the crock pot.

Add about 2 tablespoons of hot sauce to the crock pot (optional).

Stir all ingredients in the crock pot to combine.

Turn the crock pot on high and cook for about 4 to 5 hours.

After cooking, add about 2 tablespoons of lime juice to the chili and stir well.

Serve with toppings like sour cream, green onion, cheese, and chips.

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