Red Lentil Chili

5 from 2 votes

Red Lentil Chili is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish. Packed with protein and fiber, this chili is sure to keep you full and satisfied. The combination of red lentils, veggies, and spices creates a warm and comforting bowl of chili that is perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Red Lentil Chili

Servings:

Calories: 297kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 chipotles in adobo sauce chopped (take 2 of them out of the can and chop them up)
1 cup vegetable broth
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans mixed chili beans
1 cup red lentils uncooked
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
green onions, sour cream or your favorite chili toppings optional

Instructions

Saute onion and garlic. In a dutch oven, add the olive oil. Once hot add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
Add the rest of the ingredients. Add the chipotles in adobo sauce, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and chili beans. Stir until combined.
Cook. Bring to a boil. Once at a boil reduce the heat and add red lentils. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Keep stirring it every few minutes because the lentils will stick to the bottom of your dutch oven.
Serve. Serve with green onions, sour cream, or your favorite chili toppings.

Notes

Take a minute or two to rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking. This helps to rinse away any dirt or other debris that might be on the beans.

Some stores don't carry mixed chili beans. If you can't find them, just use a mix of kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans instead.

Make this recipe more or less spicy by adjusting how many chipotles in adobo sauce you add.

If you want a really thick chili, let the chili simmer for longer until more of the liquid has evaporated.

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