How to make the Ultimate Chili - Vegetarian Chili Recipe

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.

Slice 4 cloves of garlic.

Chop 1 red onion.

Chop bell pepper using a quick method.

Add a little oil to the pan and heat it until it sizzles.

Fry the onion and garlic at medium heat until they start to brown and release sweetness.

Add the chopped bell pepper and spices (smoked paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin) to the pan.

Fry for 5 minutes on medium to high heat until they start to break down and release flavors.

Drain and rinse the kidney beans thoroughly to remove gaseous air.

Add 2 cans of chopped tomatoes to the pan.

Squeeze in 100 g of tomato puree from a tube.

Add 1 tbsp of honey or liquid sweetener to balance acidity.

Turn the heat up high and bring to a boil; cook for about 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Squeeze in lime juice and add chopped coriander, using the full length of the stalks.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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