Slow Cooker Lentil Chili
Cooking Time
6 Hours on Low Setting
Yields
6 Servings
Ingredients
1 cup Dry Red Lentils (rinsed, uncooked)
1 Yellow Onion (medium, diced)
1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Carrot (chopped)
3 Garlic (cloves, minced)
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
3 1/2 cups Diced Tomatoes (from the can with juices)
2 Tbsps Tomato Paste
2 cups Vegetable Broth
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
1 3/4 cups Red Kidney Beans (from the can, drained andrinsed)
1 Avocado (optional, sliced)
1/4 cup Cilantro (optional, chopped)
Directions
Add lentils, onion, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, sea salt and pepper to your slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours, depending on the strength of your slow cooker. Once it is cooked through, add the kidney beans and stir to combine.
Ladle into bowls and top with avocado and cilantro (optional).
Enjoy!
Notes
Could also try cooking on the stove if you don't have a slow cooker. Add all ingredients and cook on Low/Medium heat for 1 hour or until desired thickness.