Lentil Chili with Black Beans
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4.8
168 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Lentil Chili with Black Beans
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This Lentil Chili with Black Beans is a fabulous meatless meal; it's hearty, full of flavor, and so delicious you won't even miss the meat. Serve this with cheese and tortilla chips for a cozy, comforting, and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- 3 TB olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cups baby carrots thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2-4 tsp chili powder depending on desired heat level
- 1 TB smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2 tsp cumin
- 6 cups vegetable broth plus extra as needed
- 1 cup dry lentils rinsed and drained
- 3 TB tomato paste
- 28 oz fire roasted tomatoes with juices
- 30 oz black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 oz sweet corn kernels drained
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced avocado shredded sharp cheddar, tortilla chips for serving
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Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; stir 1-2 min. Add chili powder, smoked paprika, sugar, allspice, and cumin. Stir and cook 1 min.
- Add broth, lentils, tomato paste, and fire-roasted tomatoes with juices. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer 30 min.
- Add black beans, corn, and cover. Continue simmer 20 more min or until lentils are tender and mixture has thickened. If lentils have soaked up most of the liquid, add a bit more broth for your desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, and your choice of garnishes.
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- Use brown or green lentils for this recipe, as they'll result in the best texture for chili.
- If you love cumin, feel free to add another teaspoon. It gives chili that aromatic, earthy flavor.
- Feel free to use chicken or beef broth, if you don't need it to be vegetarian.
- Though regular paprika can be used in a pinch, Smoked Paprika is preferred, as it is deeper and richer in flavor.
- Fire roasted tomatoes lend depth of flavor and are highly recommended. If you cannot find it at your store, you can use seasoned diced tomatoes as an alternative.
- Note that lentils tend to soak up quite a bit of liquid during cooking, so we add extra broth into our chilis and soups when lentils are included. If your lentil chili or soup becomes too thick, simply add a more broth to loosen the consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
1460mg
(61%)
Potassium
841mg
(24%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
5902IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1460mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 841mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5902IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
168 reviews
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