Easy Vegetarian Chili (lentils and beans)
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You can expect a hearty, satisfying, and high-protein meal that is easy to make with pantry staples and is excellent for meal prep.
Ingredients like lentils, black beans, onions, peppers, and tomatoes meld with a blend of aromatic spices such as chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to create a dish with robust and comforting flavors.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1 red bell pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1½ tablespoons chili powder blend, not pure chili powder. Adjust spiciness to taste.
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 cup (200 grams) of dried lentils green or brown
2 cans (15 ounces each) (460 grams) of beans or 3 cups of cooked beans. We use 1 can of black beans and 1 can of kidney beans
2 cans (15 ounces each) (800 grams) crushed tomatoes
4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth or more as needed to fully cook the lentils
1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
2 twists of black pepper
SERVES WELL WITH
2 limes, the juice
1¼ cups (240 grams) brown rice or tortilla
quick pickled red onions or pickled jalapeños
vegan sour cream, regular sour cream, or Greek yogurt
Enjoy ❤️ Nico & Louise
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