Name: Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp avocado oil or sunflower oil; 1 small red onion, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder, or to taste; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 28 oz can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes (do not drain); 16 oz dry brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 48 oz low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 lime, juice and zest, divided; 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro; plant-based sour cream; guacamole or cubed avocado; plant-based cheese; chopped scallions; corn tortilla chips; fresh or pickled jalapeños; lime slices

Lentil Chili Recipe

Rating 5.0

| 1

| Published on June 17, 2024

This vegan lentil chili is a bowlful of comfort and nourishment with a fun twist when served with a toppings bar. This lentil chili recipe makes a big batch that can serve many, or just one or two people for several days.

Dinner

New American

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

For the Lentil Chili

2 tbsp

avocado oil or sunflower oil

small red onion, diced

large green bell pepper, diced

large red bell pepper, diced

large garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 1/2 tbsp

chili powder, or to taste

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

28 oz

can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes (do not drain)

16 oz

dry brown lentils, rinsed and drained

48 oz

low-sodium vegetable broth

1/2

lime, juice and zest, divided

1 tsp

sea salt, or to taste

1/4 cup(s)

chopped fresh cilantro

For the Toppings Bar

plant-based sour cream

guacamole or cubed avocado

plant-based cheese

chopped scallions

corn tortilla chips

fresh or pickled jalapeños

lime slices

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Directions 5 steps | 65 Minutes

Step 1

Heat the oil in a stockpot or extra-large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and sauté until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

Lentil Chili Recipe: Heat the oil in a stockpot or extra-large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the garlic, chili powder, and cinnamon and cook while stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes with liquid, dry brown lentils, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook until the lentils are nearly tender, about 20 minutes.

Lentil Chili Recipe: Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes with liquid, dry brown lentils, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 4

Remove the lid and cook on low until lentils are fully cooked and chili is the desired consistency, about 15 minutes more, stirring a couple of times.

Lentil Chili Recipe: Remove the lid and cook on low until lentils are fully cooked and chili is the desired consistency, about 15 minutes more, stirring a couple of times.

Step 5

Stir in the lime juice and add salt to taste. Stir in the cilantro. Adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle with the lime zest and toppings of choice. Serve and enjoy!

Lentil Chili Recipe: Stir in the lime juice and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

271

FAT

4.8 g

PROTEIN

15.7 g

CARBS

44.8 g

Lentil Chili Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 5 steps | 65 Minutes

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