5 Vegetarian Comfort Food Ideas By Jamie Oliver

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor and texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chipotle powder

Regular paprika provides color without the smoke.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and more flavorful.

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

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini; cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

Add canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Stir in kidney beans, black beans, and corn; reduce heat to low.

Season with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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