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Vegan Smoked Paprika and Black Bean Chili

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Smoked paprika gives an almost bacon-like flavor to meatless meals like this vegan chili.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

2 cups organic onion (diced)
4 cloves organic garlic (freshly crushed)
2 tablespoons 100% pure avocado oil
2 cups organic red bell peppers (diced)
3 cups organic tomatoes (diced)
2 tablespoons organic fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 cans 365 Everyday Value organic black beans (15 ounce cans)
2 teaspoons 365 Everyday Value organic ground smoked paprika
2 teaspoons 365 Everyday Value organic ground cumin
2 teaspoons 365 Everyday Value organic ground chili powder
2 teaspoons Himalayan pink salt

Preparation

  1. Directions

    Step 1

    Prepare the veggies:  dice the onions, bell peppers and tomatoes

    Step 2

    In a large saucepan, add the avocado oil, garlic and onions and sauté on medium/high heat for about 2 – 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft.

    Step 3

    Add the tomatoes, red bell peppers, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, Himalayan pink salt and black beans (entire cans); simmer uncovered on low heat for 10 – 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes and bell peppers are soft.  Adjust seasonings to your preference.

    Step 4

    Optional:  top with diced tomatoes, sliced fresh jalapenos, chopped cilantro, etc.

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