HEALTHY LENTIL CHILI
This hearty vegetarian chili is both nutritious and satisfying, thanks to the protein-packed navy beans and brown lentils. We added a generous dose of dried spices and other pantry staples to boost the flavor and make this dish accessible for any night of the week.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
THREE BEAN AND LENTIL GREEN CHILI
This vegan chili is loaded with cannellini, chickpea and navy beans along with green lentils for protein and texture. Brightened up with cilantro and lime zest this chili packs a ton of flavor thanks to tomatillos, garlic, cumin and jalapeño. Like most chilis, it's even better the next day and freezes great.
Provided by Megan Mitchell
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the tomatillos, garlic, onion and jalapeño in a food processor. Blitz until a chunky sauce forms, about 30 seconds. Add the lime zest and 1/2 cup cilantro. Blitz again until combined and broken down, 15 to 20 seconds.
- Heat a 6-quart Dutch oven or other large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Drizzle in 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, to taste, and carefully pour in the tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and some of the liquid has absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes. Liberally season with salt and pepper.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and add the bay leaf, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, chickpeas, navy beans, lentils, cumin, coriander and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir together, cover and cook on a low simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn't burn.
- Remove the lid and cook until the lentils are tender and the chili has thickened slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and squeeze in the juice from 1 of the zested limes; cut the other lime into wedges, for serving. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or pepper, if needed.
- Spoon the chili into bowls, top with sliced avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.
BEEF AND LENTIL CHILI
Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret in this delicious chili recipe. This dish is great for a large family meal and also freezes well. Everyone who asks for this recipe is amazed at how simple it is. -Cindy Agee, Lewiston, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion, crumbling meat, over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add lentils and water. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 1 hour, stirring often. Add water if mixture seems too dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GREEN LENTIL CHILI
I found this recipe in my local supermarkets magazine and thought I would give it a go. Be warned, I put slightly too much chilli powder in the first time I made it and it was all I could taste, but I adjusted it the next time and it was much better!
Provided by LauraMonkey
Categories Lentil
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and fry the onions and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic, paprika and chilli powder. Fry for a further minute.
- Add the can of tomatoes and the pepper. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add lentils ad kidney beans. Cook for 10 minutes Season to taste.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 840.3, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 24.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 26.3
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