Weight Watchers Lentil And Black Bean Chili (6 Poin

Name: Weight Watchers Lentil And Black Bean Chili (6 Points)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lentils; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large red pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained; 31 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
31 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1
Place lentils in a large sauce pan and cover with water by several inches; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender but retain a little bite, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain well and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook onion, pepper and garlic, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne and salt; add to pot and stir well to combine. Cook, stirring often, about 1 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and their juice, and beans to pot; stir well to combine. Cover pot and simmer so flavors can blend, about 5 - 10 minutes, Fold in lentils and cilantro; serve.
5
Yeilds about 1 cup per serving.

492

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups lentils, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 1 large red pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Weight Watchers Lentil And Black Bean Chili (6 Points) 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.

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Weight Watchers Lentil And Black Bean Chili (6 Points)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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