Description
This Vegan Lentil Chili is a hearty and comforting dish packed with protein-rich lentils, vibrant vegetables, and robust spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ¼ cups dry brown or green lentils
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans drained & rinsed
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced red bell pepper, and minced garlic, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Add the tomato paste, vegetable broth, lentils, crushed tomatoes, and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Once cooked, stir in the minced cilantro and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the veggies or add additional spices according to your taste. This chili can also be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot for added convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Chili
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 18 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vegan, Lentil Chili, Chili Recipe, Vegetarian Chili, Healthy Chili