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3 lentil vegetarian chili

3 Lentil Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño diced, seeds removed
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow pepper chopped
  • 1 large carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups of water or broth
  • 1/3 16-ounce bag brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1/3 16-ounce bag French green lentils, rinsed
  • 1/3 16-ounce bag red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1-2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado sliced for serving

Instructions

  • Sautee onion and garlic in a little oil, add peppers and carrots and celery. Once vegetables are soft. Add tomatoes and water or broth and rest of ingredients. 2. Bring mixture to a boil and then cover, lower temperature and simmer for 1-2 hours until cooked through, adjust seasoning to taste. 
  • Serve with sliced avocado and even cheese if desired.
  • Note: you can also make this in a slow cooker - Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Serve warm.