How to make Black Bean Chili

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper offers crunch without heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

Heat 4 teaspoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Add 4 chopped onions and 4 cloves of garlic; sauté until the onions are soft and clear.

Add 4 chopped green peppers and sauté for about 1 minute.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of red chili pepper flakes.

Add 8 cups of rinsed and drained canned black beans.

Pour in 3 cups of tomato sauce.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin, and 2 teaspoons of Himalayan salt.

Add filtered water to reach desired consistency.

Cover with a lid and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.

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