Lentil Cincinnati Chili

Name: Lentil Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ((or any cooking oil you have on hand)); 1 medium yellow onion, (chopped (reserve a few tablespoons for garnish, if desired)); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 8 ounces dry brown lentils, (rinsed); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper, (to taste); 8 ounces dry whole wheat spaghetti, (cooked according to package directions); Chopped onion and (vegan shredded cheese, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

Lentils stand in for meat in this flavor-packed vegan Cincinnati chili! Serve over pasta with a sprinkling of onion and optional vegan cheese shreds for a delicious meal that comes together in under an hour.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:31:35 GMT