Description
This hearty vegetarian lentil chili is packed with vegetables, beans, and a rich blend of spices! It’s the perfect cold weather comfort meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 yellow pepper, diced
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cup carrot, diced
- 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 14 ounce can low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed
- 14 ounce can low sodium kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 28 ounce can Muir Glen fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 14 ounce can tomato sauce, no salt added
- 3 cups of vegetable stock
Instructions
- Bring a large Dutch Oven to medium high heat.
- Add in avocado oil and yellow onions. Saute until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. About 2-3 minutes.
- Next add in the garlic, celery, red pepper, yellow pepper and poblano peppers. Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in lentils, carrots, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander and salt. Stir and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Then add in your diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable stock and beans. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Notes
- To store. You can store this chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- To reheat. I usually just use the microwave, but you could warm this chili up on the stovetop over medium heat if you like.
- To freeze. Allow the chili to cool, then place it in a freezer-safe storage bag. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, allow the chili to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 711 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
