Description
This Vegan Lentil Chili Recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy night in or meal prep for the week. Packed with protein-rich lentils and a blend of spices, it’s sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, vegetable broth, lentils, crushed tomatoes, and black beans to the pot, and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in minced cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. This chili can also be easily customized with your favorite beans or vegetables.
- 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, Recipe, Plant-based, Healthy, Comfort food