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Lentil Chili

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:6

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil3mediumpoblano peppers, seeded and chopped1mediumwhite onion, chopped, plus more for garnish¼cuptomato paste5clovesgarlic, finely chopped1tablespoonchili powder1tablespoonground cumin2teaspoonssmoked paprika5cupswater2(14.5 ounce) cansno-salt-added diced tomatoes1 ½cupsdried red lentils½cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish¾teaspoonsalt

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Ingredients

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

3mediumpoblano peppers, seeded and chopped

1mediumwhite onion, chopped, plus more for garnish

¼cuptomato paste

5clovesgarlic, finely chopped

1tablespoonchili powder

1tablespoonground cumin

2teaspoonssmoked paprika

5cupswater

2(14.5 ounce) cansno-salt-added diced tomatoes

1 ½cupsdried red lentils

½cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish

¾teaspoonsalt

DirectionsHeat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add poblanos and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika; cook, stirring often, until the mixture is very fragrant and the garlic softens slightly, about 2 minutes.Add water and tomatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in lentils; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro and salt. Divide the chili among 6 bowls. Top each with chopped onion and cilantro, if desired.To make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2021

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add poblanos and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika; cook, stirring often, until the mixture is very fragrant and the garlic softens slightly, about 2 minutes.Add water and tomatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in lentils; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro and salt. Divide the chili among 6 bowls. Top each with chopped onion and cilantro, if desired.To make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add poblanos and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika; cook, stirring often, until the mixture is very fragrant and the garlic softens slightly, about 2 minutes.

Add water and tomatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in lentils; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro and salt. Divide the chili among 6 bowls. Top each with chopped onion and cilantro, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)280Calories6gFat46gCarbs14gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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