How To Make A Spicy Chili Less Spicy?

Add more beans, tomatoes, broth, or vegetables

Stir in a little sugar, honey, or maple syrup

Add dairy like sour cream, yogurt, or cheese

Serve over rice, pasta, or potatoes

Add more of the non-spicy base ingredients

Remove seeds and membranes from fresh chiles next time

Use less chili powder, cayenne, or hot sauce next time

Add a small amount of acid like lime juice or vinegar

Stir in nut butter or peanut butter

Let it simmer longer to mellow the heat

Serve with bread, cornbread, or crackers

Add avocado on top

Dilute with extra broth or water

Make a second mild batch and combine them

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