Chili with Lentils and Beans
Servings 5 servings
Canned beans and dried lentils are the secret to the easiest, and most delicious vegetarian lentil bean chili of all time. This super simple slow cooker recipe infuses hearty lentils, black beans, and kidney beans in a rich tomato sauce with a blend of savory spices. By the time you get home, you'll have an inexpensive, nutritious, and ultra comforting dinner ready to go. Perfect for meal prep, too! {Vegan & Gluten-free}
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 14.5-ounce can low sodium red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced or diced avocado, finely diced onion, cilantro, jalapeno, corn or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and place the lid on. Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
- Once the chili is fully cooked and lentils are tender, taste and adjust seasoning with the salt and pepper. Serve hot with any additional desired toppings.
Notes
- The salt content of your beans, tomatoes and broth will affect the salt level in the soup. Taste before serving once all the flavors have had a chance to come together, and add seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 22gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 543mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 25gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1902IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 7mg
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