Vegan Lentil Chili Recipe

Lentil and black bean chili in a large orange cast-iron saucepan.

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4.75 from 59 votes

Vegan Lentil Chili Recipe

The flavors in this Vegan Lentil Chili are rich, comforting and beyond delicious! You'll never miss the meat.

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: Entrees

Cuisine: Southwestern

Keyword: Chili, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 295.6kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ yellow onion chopped
1 red bell pepper diced
3 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup chili powder
2 teasoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups vegetable broth
1 ¼ cups dry brown or green lentils
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 oz) can black beans drained & rinsed
3 tablespoons minced cilantro

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Stir in the vegetable broth, lentils and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat so that the mixture is simmering. Partially cover the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
Stir in the black beans and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Blue - Freestyle SP) / 6 (Green) / 1 (Purple)

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