✔ 1 tablespoon olive oil (or water for oil-free cooking)
✔ 1 small onion, diced 🧅
✔ 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
✔ 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans (drained & rinsed) 🫘
✔ 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted for extra flavor) 🍅
✔ 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained) 🌽
✔ 4 cups vegetable broth
✔ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
✔ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
✔ ½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
✔ ½ teaspoon salt & black pepper
✔ Juice of 1 lime 🍋
For the Crispy Tortilla Strips:
✔ 3 small corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips 🌽
✔ 1 tablespoon olive oil (or bake without oil for a fat-free option)
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt
💡 Optional Add-Ins: Add cooked lentils, quinoa, or brown rice for extra heartiness!
