Lentil Chili

Ingredients:

Lentil Chili

1 Tbsp Minced Garlic

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

2 cups vegetable broth

1 – 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp salt

¾ cup red lentils washed and drained

1 – 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained

1 – 15 ounce can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained

¾ cup frozen corn

2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

For Serving can add jalapenos or lime

1.       Gather ingredients, and use a dutch oven pot ready.

2.       Turn the heat on medium on the dutch oven and add water to saute chopped onion and pepper.   Saute for 5 minutes, until softened.  Finally, sitr in the minced garlic and saute for 1 more minute.

3.       Stir in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder paprika, cumin, oregano & salt.  Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

4.       Add in the rinsed red lentils and reduce the heat to low.  Close the lid and cook the lentils for 15-20 minutes until the lentil are perfectly cooked.

5.       Add in the black beans, kidney beans and corn.   Allow the chili to simmer for 20 more minutes.

6.       When the chili starts to thicken a bit, add the chopped cilantro and turn off the heat.