Lentil Chili II Recipe

Name: Lentil Chili II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced; 2 cups diced onions; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 3 cups v- 8 juice or 3 cups tomato juice; 3 cups hot water; 2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed; 1 tablespoon chopped semisweet chocolate (or chocolate chips); 1 lime, juice of; salt; black pepper; sour cream; avocado

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, diced
2 cups diced onions
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 cups v- 8 juice or 3 cups tomato juice
3 cups hot water
2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped semisweet chocolate (or chocolate chips)
1 lime, juice of
salt
black pepper
sour cream
avocado

1
Cook bacon in a large pot over med-high heat until crisp, 8 minutes.
2
Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; set aside.
3
Sweat onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic in bacon drippings until onion begins to soften, 5 minutes.
4
Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and coriander; cook until paste begins to darken, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Add the tomatoes, V-8, water, and lentils.
6
Bring mixture to a boil, decrease heat to med-low, and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
7
Stir in chocolate until it melts, 2-3 minutes.
8
Add lime juice and bacon.
9
Season chili with salt and pepper.
10
Garnish each serving with sour cream and diced avocado.

345

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, diced, 2 cups diced onions, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced, 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Chili II falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Chili II

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Variations & substitutions

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