Simple One-Pot Black Bean Chili That Tastes Like More

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper offers crunch without heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and diced green bell pepper; cook until softened.

Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.

Add sweet potatoes, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and broth; bring to a boil.

Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper; adjust to taste.

Simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.

Stir in lime or lemon juice and balsamic vinegar if using.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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