Lentil Bean Chili

Name: Lentil Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of oil; 1 red onion, (diced); 1 red bell pepper, (diced); 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons of cumin; 1 tablespoon of chili powder; ½ teaspoon of cinnamon; 3 tablespoons of tomato paste; 1 (28-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, (in their juices); 3 cups of water; 2 cups of dry brown lentils, (rinsed); 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans, (drained and rinsed (optional)); 1 (15-ounce) can of corn (drained and rinsed (optional)); ½ cup of dry red lentils, (rinsed); 1 lime ((optional)); ½ cup of cilantro ((optional)); Avocado, (sliced (optional)); Jalapeno, (sliced (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

Create BOLD flavors with simple, inexpensive pantry staples in this easy, one-pot lentil bean chili recipe. A thick, hearty, comforting, nutrient-dense, meat-free meal to satisfy the entire family! + It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, and vegan!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:46:22 GMT