Red Lentil Chili

Name: Red Lentil Chili
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced bell pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); 2 cups sliced zucchini; 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 14oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 1 14oz can kidney beans, drained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 + cups vegetable broth or water; 1 cup red lentils; 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

Cook:30min

This dehydrated lentil chili is a warm and hearty backpacking meal that's loaded with plant-based protein to keep you fueled on the trail. Cheap to make, quick to cook, and guaranteed to fill you up!

Updated at: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:31:40 GMT