Chile Vegetariano | #10HealthyMeals | Felicitas Pizarro

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Yellow squash provides similar texture, while cabbage is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are usually less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

Chop 1 onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 red chili.

Heat a pan and add olive oil and the chopped veggies.

Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper to the pan.

Cook the veggies for a while, allowing them to soften.

Add 2 cans of black beans and 2 cans of peeled tomatoes to the pan.

Add fresh coriander stalks, reserving the leaves for later.

Let the mixture cook for 30 minutes to reduce.

Add previously baked sweet potatoes to the chili.

Season with sea salt and pepper.

Mix gently and taste for seasoning.

Serve the chili topped with coriander leaves, sour cream, and guacamole.

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