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1-Pot Red Lentil Chili

4 ratings

· 55min · 6 servings

Hearty, nutritious, red lentil chili made in 1 pot with simple ingredients! A smoky, flavorful, protein- and fiber-packed plant-based meal.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil

• 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced

• 1 medium red pepper, diced

• 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper ((divided // plus more to taste))

• 1 small jalapeño, diced with seeds ((remove seeds or reduce or omit for less heat))

• 4 cloves garlic ((4 cloves yield ~2 Tbsp))

• 3 Tbsp chili powder blend ((divided // NOT chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or pure chili))

• 2 Tbsp ground cumin ((divided))

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes ((if unsalted, add more sea salt))

• 3 Tbsp tomato paste

• 1 ¾ cup water ((plus more as needed))

• 3/4 cup dry red lentils (thoroughly rinsed in cold water + drained)

• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans ((slightly drained))

• 1 15-ounce can black beans ((slightly drained))

• 1-2 Tbsp coconut sugar ((or maple syrup))

• 1 15-ounce can corn, drained ((optional))

• DIY Chili "Cheese” Fritos

• Rice or Quinoa

• Fresh chopped cilantro

• Avocado