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Homemade Lentil Chili Recipe
This Lentil Chili is a fun twist on a classic comfort food!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
51 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper or red bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 ¼ cups brown lentils
- 15 ounces canned red kidney beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes 1 can, with juice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 cups reduced sodium beef broth or vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook 1 minute more.
- Add lentils, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer cook covered 25 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 15 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness.
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Notes
- 1 lb lean ground beef can be cooked and added to the chili along with the onion.
- To thicken chili, simmer uncovered until excess liquid is cooked off.
- To use canned Lentils, double the lentils listed in the recipe and do not add the broth. Also reduce the cook time to simmer for 15 minute uncovered as the lentils are already cooked.
- For Slow Cooker Lentil Chili, combine all ingredients and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
- For Instant Pot Lentil Chili, combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook on high for 30 minutes. Slow release the pressure for 13 minutes (or follow user guide directions).
Nutrition Information
Calories
348
(17%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
747mg
(31%)
Potassium
1603mg
(46%)
Fiber
23g
(92%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1915IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1603mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 23g | 92% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1915IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.