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a bowl of lentil chili with cilantro on top

Lentil Chili

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  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A hearty chili made with green lentils that comes together in 30 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 15 oz can lentils, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a pot on medium-high heat, then add the onion and garlic and sautee for 1-2 minutes.ย 
  2. Next add the bell pepper and jalapeno pepper and continue to sautee for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth and spices and stir everything together, bringing the chili to a light boil.ย 
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Optionally transfer 1/2 the chili to a blender and lightly blend for 5 seconds. Then add the blended chili back to the pot and mix. (This is optional if you prefer a more blended texture to your chili.)ย ย 

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 9.5g
  • Protein: 10g