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Lentil Chili Recipe
This lentil chili is hearty and loaded with flavor, packed with protein-rich lentils, a blend of beans and vibrant spices, and robust roasted red peppers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 240 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2-3 Jalapeno peppers diced (use bell pepper for milder heat)
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra spicy
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 3-4 cups vegetable broth use 4 for thinner chili
- 2 15 ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 16 ounces roasted red peppers - use jarred or 3-4 roasted red bell peppers (double the amount for even more flavor!)
- 15 ounce can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- hot sauce to taste
- Toppings. Choose your favorites!
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot to medium heat.
- Add the onion and jalapenos (or bell pepper) and cook 2-3 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste, and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, beans, lentils, and hot sauce to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle and develop, and for the lentils to soften. You can simmer longer if you’d like.
- Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
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Notes
- For Slow Cooker Lentil Chili: Follow the recipe through Step #4, then dump everything into your crock pot or slow cooker, then cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1646mg
(69%)
Potassium
755mg
(22%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1837IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1646mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1837IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.