Easy Vegetarian Lentil Chili Recipes

HEALTHY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook until vegetables are just tender and browned in spots, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin, then continue to cook until fragrant and brick-red in color, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, beans (and their liquid), lentils, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of black pepper. Bring to a steady simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover with a lid and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the chili has thickened slightly, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaf and stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings as desired.

EASY VEGETARIAN LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Combine everything (except tomato sauce and corn) in 2 1/2 quart pot and boil over high heat.
• Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 25- 30 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce and corn.
• Simmer for 10- 15 minutes.
• Serve hot!
• Great garnished with lowfat sour cream.
• For Vegetarian use only the vegetable broth. Do not use the low fat sour cream garnish for Vegans.