Rainbow Bright Green Lentil Chili Recipe

Name: Rainbow Bright Green Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the chili; 3/4 cup whole green lentils (sold as moong beans/dal); 1/2 cup dried kidney beans; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 red onion, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 4 pods of garlic, pressed; 4 green chilies, minced; 4 tomatoes, diced (can use a small can); 6 cups vegetable stock; salt to taste; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 1 cup frozen organic corn; To garnish and serve; Chopped cilantro; Diced Red onions; Grated Jack Cheese; Sour Cream; Lime Wedges

Servings: persons

For the chili
3/4 cup whole green lentils (sold as moong beans/dal)
1/2 cup dried kidney beans
1/3 cup olive oil
2 red onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 pods of garlic, pressed
4 green chilies, minced
4 tomatoes, diced (can use a small can)
6 cups vegetable stock
salt to taste
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 cup frozen organic corn
To garnish and serve
Chopped cilantro
Diced Red onions
Grated Jack Cheese
Sour Cream
Lime Wedges

1
Soak the green lentils and the red kidney beans overnight in separate containers.
2
Heat 1/4 cup of oil on medium heat and saute the onions for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onions turn soft and begin to turn pale golden at the edges.
3
Add in the thyme, oregano, cumin and the garlic and saute lightly for another 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Add in the green chilies and the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes soften and turn pulpy, if you are using a can of tomatoes, cook until the tomatoes begin to simmer.
5
Add in the lentils and the kidney beans and the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6
Stir in the salt and cover and cook the mixture on low heat for about 1 and 1/2 hours, it should be cooked until the beans and the lentils are soft but not mushy or the chili will not look attractive.
7
While this is cooking heat the remaining oil and saute the chopped bell peppers for 5 minutes.
8
Add the bell peppers and the frozen corn into the lentil pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Serve the chilies garnished with cilantro and the remaining garnishes on the side.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the chili, 3/4 cup whole green lentils (sold as moong beans/dal), 1/2 cup dried kidney beans, 1/3 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Bright Green Lentil Chili 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.

Rainbow Bright Green Lentil Chili

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