Stovetop Lentil Chili
Easy to make stew that packs a lot of protein and fiber.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 med. yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup dry brown lentils
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed (Bush's)
- 1 16 oz. can red beans, drained and rinsed (Bush's)
- 1 14.5 oz,can stewed tomatoes (Del Monte)
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 3/4 cups water
- cilantro and grated cheese if desired
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or other large pot, add vegetable oil, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper. cook on medium high heat 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- Add the remaining ingredients into the pot, bring to a slight boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils have softened. (Check at 20 or 25 minutes to see how the lentils are coming. You may like them with a slight crunch).
- Remove from the heat and serve garnished with cilantro and grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from thekitchn.com.
- Additions to the chili could be a minced jalapeno pepper or a small amount of smoked paprika.
- The nutrition information is based on approximately 1 1/2 cup serving of chili without cheese or other garnishes.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal