Two-bean chili recipe | Ohio State Medical Center

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while canned sauce is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is a budget-friendly option.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers are milder and healthier, while green bell peppers are cost-effective.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while green onions are often cheaper.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add jalapenos.

Add onions and vinegar and cook, stirring until softened.

Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds.

Stir in the broth, tomatoes, chili powder and five-spice powder and increase to high heat.

Bring to a full boil and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in the beans and return to a full boil.

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened but still soupy.

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