Smoky Black Bean Lentil Chili Recipe

Name: Smoky Black Bean Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium white onion, chopped; 2 large carrots, diced; 1 medium jalapeno pepper, ribs & seed removed & diced; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup black or green lentils; 2 15 ounce cans black beans; 2 6 ounce cans tomato paste; 1 28 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; dash of salt

Servings: persons

1/2 medium white onion, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, ribs & seed removed & diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup black or green lentils
2 15 ounce cans black beans
2 6 ounce cans tomato paste
1 28 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
dash of salt

1
Heat a large pot over medium heat, add oil, carrots, onions & jalapenos
2
Cook until onion are tender ~5 minutes then add garlic allow to cook 1-2 minutes
3
Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne & salt
4
When the spices become fragrant, add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste & lentils
5
Stir to combine then bring to a boil
6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium low, cover & simmer 20 minutes
7
Remove cover, add black beans & cook another 10 minutes
8
Serve immediately & add optional toppings as desired: plain nonfat, Greek yogurt, cilantro & more jalapeno
9
Refrigerate up to a week or freeze up to 3 months

212

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 medium white onion, chopped, 2 large carrots, diced, 1 medium jalapeno pepper, ribs & seed removed & diced, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Smoky Black Bean 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.

Smoky Black Bean Lentil Chili

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