Red Lentil Chili

This one-pot vegetarian lentil chili is loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with smoky flavor, and gets a kick of heat from fresh jalapeños.

Red lentil chili with kidney beans and topped with sliced jalapenos
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

  • 2 carrots, chopped

  • 1 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder, divided

  • 3 tablespoons cumin, divided

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained

Directions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, poblano pepper, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Remove zucchini from Dutch oven and set aside. Add garlic and jalapeño pepper to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Add tomato paste, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 tablespoon cumin; stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Once liquid boils, stir in kidney beans, black beans, and red lentils.

  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, leaving lid ajar, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with remaining chili powder and cumin to taste.

  4. Return zucchini to the pot and reduce heat to low. Cover and allow flavors to blend for about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
7g Fat
47g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 949mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 16g 58%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 160mg 12%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 1015mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.