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Beluga Lentil Chili
4.9 from 27 votes

Beluga Lentil Chili

An easy bean and black lentil chili filled with protein and fiber. So hearty, nourishing, and warmly spiced. Great served with avocado!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 large bowls
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 15 oz. diced tomatoes or fire-roasted, canned
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce canned
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 oz. Kidney Beans can
  • 15 oz. black beans canned
  • 1 cup beluga lentils uncooked, black
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin ground
  • salt to taste
Toppings (optional):
  • avocado etc
  • green onion
  • cilantro
  • hot sauce
  • tortilla strips
  • dairy-free cheese
  • sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Dice onion.
  2. In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for about 8-10 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
  3. Meanwhile, mince garlic.
  4. When onion is translucent, add chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and tomato sauce.
  6. Rinse and drain both beans and lentils. Add to pot.
  7. Increase heat and bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  8. Salt to taste and serve with any desired toppings.

Notes

  • Make it spicy: Chili powders can range in spiciness. The one I buy from Simply Organic is fairly mild. If you like your chili spicy, add chipotle in adobo sauce, chipotle powder, or cayenne pepper. (Or simply top with hot sauce before serving.)
  • Variations: Add 1 tsp. smoked paprika, zucchini, bell pepper, organic corn, sweet potato, jalapeno, etc.

Nutrition Information

Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Potassium 874mg (19%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1596IU (32%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 large bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 874mg 19%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1596IU 32%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.