Description
Looking for the best lentil chili recipe? This one is quick, easy, and healthy perfect for weeknight dinners! Whether you’re after a vegetarian chili idea or a hearty plant-based meal, this recipe delivers every time. Great for meal prep, family dinners, and cozy nights. Save this easy lentil chili recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, toast spices.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, lentils, and beans.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, garnish with cheese and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Add smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- For a spicy version, include jalapeños or cayenne.
- Simmer uncovered to thicken chili.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg