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Lentil Chili
Lentil Chili is a quick, satisfying vegetarian dinner, perfect for any night. Customize with your favorite toppings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 8 ounces brown lentils dried
Garnish
- chopped cilantro sliced jalapenos, diced red onion
Instructions
Get prepped
- Dice the onion, carrot, celery and bell pepper until small.
- Mince the garlic.
- Measure the spices, and place in a small bowl.
- Open the cans of tomatoes, chiles and sauce.
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Make the chili
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced vegetables, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the vegetables and stir.
- Add the broth, tomatoes, sauce, chiles, and lentils to the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (stirring occasionally) until lentils are soft.
Serve
- Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, sliced jalapenos and red onion
- Devour.
Notes
- What to do with leftovers
- Keep any leftover lentil chili stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You'll be able to enjoy leftovers for lunch or dinner again for up to 3 days. This tastes even better the next day!
- Substitutions/Additions
- For a smokier flavor, swap the canned tomatoes for fire-roasted tomatoes. You can also use a chipotle chili powder or smoked paprika.
- Use Rotel (mild, medium, or hot) in place of the canned tomatoes and green chili.
- Like the heat? Add a dash of cayenne pepper or diced jalapenos into the pot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
1255mg
(52%)
Potassium
1130mg
(32%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3501IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
85mg
(94%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1255mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1130mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3501IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.