Hunt'S Diced Tomatoes Recipes

Ingredients

• Olive oil or vegetable oil (2-3 tablespoons)
• Garlic cloves, minced (2-3)
• Onion, finely chopped (1 medium)
• Canned beans (kidney, black, or pinto; 1 can, drained and rinsed)
• Dried herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme (1 teaspoon each)
• Ground spices like cumin, paprika, chili powder (1 teaspoon each)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons for richness)
• Bell peppers, diced (1 medium, red or green)
• Fresh jalapeños or chili peppers, finely chopped (optional, 1 small)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish, 2 tablespoons)
• Carrots, shredded or finely diced (1 medium)
• Celery, diced (1-2 stalks)
• Ground beef (1 pound) - Browned and drained
• Chicken breast (2 pieces) - Cooked and shredded
• Italian sausage (1/2 pound) - Cooked and crumbled
• Tofu (14 oz block) - Pressed and cubed
• Chicken or vegetable broth (1-2 cups for simmering)
• Cooked pasta, rice, or quinoa (for serving)
• Shredded cheese (optional, ½ cup for topping)