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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
25 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. can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted)
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz. can kidney beans
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 cup black beluga lentils (uncooked)
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- salt to taste
Toppings (optional):
- Avocado, green onion, cilantro, hot sauce, tortilla strips, dairy-free cheese or sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- Dice onion.
- 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.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic.
- When onion is translucent, add chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and tomato sauce.
- Rinse and drain both beans and lentils. Add to pot.
- 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.
- Salt to taste and serve with any desired toppings.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
874mg
(25%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1596IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6large 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.