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Red Lentil Chili

Chili
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 green or red pepper, diced
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup red lentils
  • 2 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes 1-28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock/broth
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp smoke paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 14 oz can kidney beans (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 14 oz can black beans (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, sweat the celery, peppers, onions and garlic with water or broth.
  • Once they are soften add red lentils, spices and allow to cook for a minute or two to bloom the spices, then add the remaining broth and add the can tomatoes.
  • Put a lid on and allow to simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until lentils are cooked. Once lentils are cooked add the beans and allow to cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve with some homemade bread or cornbread

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Keyword Chili, Gluten Free, Oil Free, Plant Based, Starch Solution, Vegan
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