Hearty Lentil Chili
2014-12-29 09:45:50
Warm up on a chilly day with this delicious vegan chili. Great after a long day or right before the big game!
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, with seeds removed and minced
- 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 cup medium salsa
Instructions
- Chop onion and red/green peppers. Drain and rinse the pinto and dark red kidney beans. Remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno and mince.
- Combine all ingredients in a slowcooker in the order listed, starting with the lentils.
- Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8-10 hours.Turn to low until ready to serve, or chill and freeze in portions.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve!
Notes
- Garnishes: vegan sour cream, cilantro, fresh tomato, avocado
Adapted from Marisa Westbrook
Adapted from Marisa Westbrook
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