Name: Easy Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium white onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 3 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 - 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chilies; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups water (plus more if needed as cooks); 1/2 cup dry red lentils; 15 ounce can black beans; 15 ounce can kidney beans; 15 ounce can corn; Toppings of your choice

Description

Keeping it simple and delicious with this Easy Vegetarian Chili Recipe! One pot, basic ingredients, and 45 minutes is all you need!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 tablespoons chili powder
3 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 - 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water (plus more if needed as cooks)
1/2 cup dry red lentils
15 ounce can black beans
15 ounce can kidney beans
15 ounce can corn
Toppings of your choice

Instructions

Sauté - Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper to pot and season with salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add tomatoes & spices - Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, stirring until fully combined. Bring to a low boil over medium to high heat.
Simmer - Once chili is boiling, add the lentils and lower the heat to low so it comes to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Add more water if necessary.
Add beans & corn - After lentils have cooked, add the black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Mixing until fully combined. Bring the chili back to a simmer on low heat and cover for 15 minutes so the flavors can come together. Stirring occasionally.
Taste & adjust - Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Garnish - Garnish with your favorite toppings. Sour cream, cheese, jalapenos, and avocado are ours!

Notes

To adjust spices: For smokiness add more chili powder and cumin. If you need to balance the heat add 1 teaspoon of sugar at a time until you reach your desired taste. If you want to add more heat, add a diced jalapeño to the mix!
To store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to a month and a half.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 0 hours
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Keywords: Easy Vegetarian Chili Recipe