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Hearty Lentil Chili

Hearty Lentil Chili

Name: Hearty Lentil Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Red lentils 1 ½ cup; Water; Olive oil 2 tbsp; Yellow onions 1; Jalapeño pepper 2; Chili powder 1 ½ tbsp; Cumin 1 tsp; Ground paprika 2 tsp; Chipotle powder 1 tsp; Cayenne pepper ⅛ tsp; Sriracha sauce 1 tbsp; Tomato paste 1 6 oz can; Red wine vinegar 1 tbsp; Water 1 cup; Can chopped tomatoes 1 15 oz; Maple syrup 1 tbsp; Sugar 1 tbsp; Garlic 6 cloves

a vegan take on my favorite chili recipe

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1h 15m
Serves 8
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Ingredients

	1 ½ cup Red lentils rinsed
	Water
	2 tbsp Olive oil
	1 Yellow onions diced
	2 Jalapeño pepper minced
	1 ½ tbsp Chili powder
	1 tsp Cumin
	2 tsp Ground paprika
	1 tsp Chipotle powder
	⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper
	1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
	1 6 oz can Tomato paste
	1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
	1 cup Water
	1 15 oz Can chopped tomatoes
	1 tbsp Maple syrup
	1 tbsp Sugar
	6 cloves Garlic minced

Nutritional information

204

Calories

986 mg

Sodium

4 g

Fat

34 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Protein

8 g

Fiber

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Red lentils
rinsed
Water
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 Yellow onions
diced
2 Jalapeño pepper
minced
1 ½ tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Ground paprika
1 tsp Chipotle powder
⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
1 6 oz can Tomato paste
1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
1 cup Water
1 15 oz Can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp Maple syrup
1 tbsp Sugar
6 cloves Garlic
minced

Hearty Lentil Chili

A vegan friend of mine challenged me to make a one of my famous chilis that she could eat and so this Hearty Lentil Chili recipe was born! I am a big fan of chili (as you know if you’ve read some of my recipes!). I was delighted when this meat free version worked out so well!

Start by cooking red lentils in water. As the lentils cook, start to make the sauce by sautéing onion and jalapeños and adding seasonings like paprika and chipotle powder. Add vinegar, tomatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, and garlic and simmer the sauce until it thickens. Drain the lentils and mix them with the sauce. Serve with rice or vegan cornbread. Yum!

To make Hearty Lentil Chili, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how do you make my Hearty Lentil Chili recipe?

Steps to make Hearty Lentil Chili

1	Cook the lentils	35
Place the lentils in a large pot. Cover them with around 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
2	Pour out the fat	8
As the lentils cook, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and jalapeños for about 5-8 minutes until the onion is translucent.
3	Add the seasonings and tomato paste	2
Mix in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, chipotle, cayenne, sriracha, and tomato paste. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4	Add sauce ingredients and simmer	30
Mix in the vinegar and pour in 1 cup of water, diced tomatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, and garlic. Turn down the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
5	Mix the lentils with the sauce	1
Combine the sauce with the drained lentils.
6	Serve	1
I like to serve this lentil chili with steamed rice but you could use tortillas or vegan cornbread if you prefer.

This Hearty Lentil Chili is a great recipe to make if you have a vegan friend coming around. Try it soon and come back to leave a comment telling me what you think.

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!