Lentil Chili
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Here is a great base recipe for a lentil chili you can take in many directions depending on the spices you choose.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1+1/2 cups dried brown lentils
- 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes with juice reserved
- 4 cups water or stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Cook the onion, celery and carrots until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer to a crockpot along with rest of ingredients and mix well.
Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours.
Notes
Adapted from the Weelicious lentil chili recipe.
