Chakalaka I South African dish I Quick and Easy Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe

baked beans

🥗Healthier: cooked lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and provide protein.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and adds bulk.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Garam masala offers a different flavor profile.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is more widely available and less expensive.

Chop a whole onion into cubes.

Crush and finely mince garlic.

Deseed and chop half a chili into small pieces.

Cut the green bell pepper into similar cube sizes as the onion.

Use two handfuls of shredded carrots instead of grating.

Destem half a tablespoon of thyme.

Open a can of chopped tomatoes and a can of beans in tomato sauce.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

Sauté the onion until semi-translucent.

Add minced garlic, chili, and spices to the pot.

Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes, keeping them crunchy.

Dump the tomatoes into the pot and turn down the heat to medium.

Season to taste and cover the pot for 2-3 minutes.

Add the beans and let the mixture simmer down into a relish.

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