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    Lentil Bean Chili

    Published: Sep 22, 2015 by Stephanie 10 Comments

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    Lentil Bean Chili is an easy to prepare chili that is great with all your favorite toppings. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free.

    Lentil Bean Chili

    I really love the fall. There is just something peaceful about it to me. This is the time of year I love to start making more chili's and soups.

    Lentil Bean Chili is an easy to prepare Chili perfect for all your upcoming fall days. Great with all your favorite toppings. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free.

    And this Lentil Bean Chili is one of my favorites.Β There is nothing like the smell of a great pot of chili cooking on the stove top.

    Lentil beans are probably one of my favorite beans to cook with because of their versatility and ease of preparation.Β  No overnight soaks for these guys so you don't have to remember the day before to soak your beans for this chili.

    So I hope you enjoy this chili as much as I do as I have several more recipes I'll be posting that you can use any leftover chili for.

    Lentil Bean Chili

     

    After lentils are cooked you want to add the remaining ingredients and cook until your house smells completely amazing.

    I love to top my chili with so many different things. This is completely optional but in our house it is a requirement.

    This Lentil Bean Chili is perfect for the Fall because:
    • It makes your house smell amazing for the Fall
    • No overnight soaks for the beans
    • Lentil beans are packed with so many great nutrients
    • Leftover chili is great on so many things

    Enjoy your yummy chili!

    Lentil Bean Chili

    Lentil Bean Chili

     

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    Lentil Bean Chili

    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings 8 -10 servings
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups dried green lentils rinsed
    • 1 can diced tomatoes or 2 to 3 small/medium fresh tomatoes
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
    • 3 to 4 cloves of garlic crushed
    • 1 Β½ to 2 tbsp. tomato paste
    • 3 tbsp. chili powder
    • Β½ tbsp. cumin
    • 1 teaspoon each garlic powder onion powder, oregano, basil
    • ΒΌ teaspoon cayenne pepper or adjust to your level of heat
    • 2 cups of water
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add dried green lentils to medium sauce pan and cover with approximately 2 inches of water above lentils
    • Bring to boil and then lower heat to medium high
    • Cook lentils about 30 minutes adding any additional water as necessary
    • When lentils are cooked add remaining ingredients and 2 cups of water
    • Reduce heat to low/medium high and cook with lid slightly jarred approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
    • Add any additional salt and pepper as needed
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    1. Sabrina | The Tomato Tart

      December 09, 2016 at 5:44 am

      What a yummy recipe. I'd love to try this one.

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      • Stef

        December 09, 2016 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks Sabrina! Hope you get to try this soon πŸ™‚

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    2. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

      December 09, 2016 at 4:43 am

      So yummy! I love chili this time of year!

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      • Stef

        December 09, 2016 at 2:33 pm

        Thanks Emily!

        Reply
    3. Dahn @savor the best

      December 09, 2016 at 3:17 am

      I love lentils and this is a great way to mix things up. You can't go wrong with this, it will make a great winter meal.

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      • Stef

        December 09, 2016 at 2:33 pm

        Thanks Dahn! And this is super easy to throw together πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Everyday Sarah Jane

      December 09, 2016 at 1:46 am

      This looks and sounds delicious! Perfect for football Sundays, perfect for snow days, perfect for winter-life in general!

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      • Stef

        December 09, 2016 at 2:32 pm

        Thanks and yes Perfect for all the Above πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Kristine

      December 09, 2016 at 1:27 am

      Ooh I love this recipe! We eat a lot of chili and I'm always looking for new ones to try! I'll add this to my collection, thank you!

      Reply
      • Stef

        December 09, 2016 at 2:32 pm

        Thanks Kristine! Hope you Enjoy πŸ™‚

        Reply

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