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Lentil Chili

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Ingredients

The base

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano, dried
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • a dash cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3 cups canned roma tomatoes, unsalted
  • 2 cups vegetable stock, unsalted
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

The beans

  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can romano beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked green lentils

For garnish

  • to taste cilantro, chopped
  • to taste green onion

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion in a large pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the chopped red pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in the jalapeno, spices, and garlic, cooking for another minute.
  4. Add the canned tomatoes, vegetable stock, and tomato paste, stirring until well combined and increase heat to high.
  5. Once boiling, add the beans and reduce heat to medium, cooking until thickened for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
166
Total fat
6.5g
Total carbohydrates
49.5g
Total protein
16.3g
Sodium
597.8mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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