Name: Vegetarian Red Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Grapeseed oil - 2 tablespoons; Carrots, chopped - 2; Zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces - 1; Onion, chopped - 1 medium; Poblano pepper, chopped - 1 medium; Chili powder, divided - 3 tablespoons; Cumin, divided - 3 tablespoons; Smoked paprika - 1 tablespoon; Garlic, minced - 4 cloves; Fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced - 1; Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons; Diced tomatoes with juice - 2 (14.5 ounce) cans; Vegetable broth - 2 cups; Kidney beans, rinsed and drained - 1 (15 ounce) can; Black beans, rinsed and drained - 1 (15 ounce) can; Red lentils, rinsed and drained - 1 cup

Ingredients for - Vegetarian Red Lentil Chili

1. Grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons

2. Carrots, chopped 2

3. Zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces 1

4. Onion, chopped 1 medium

5. Poblano pepper, chopped 1 medium

6. Chili powder, divided 3 tablespoons

7. Cumin, divided 3 tablespoons

8. Smoked paprika 1 tablespoon

9. Garlic, minced 4 cloves

10. Fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1

11. Tomato paste 2 tablespoons

12. Diced tomatoes with juice 2 (14.5 ounce) cans

13. Vegetable broth 2 cups

14. Kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can

15. Black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can

16. Red lentils, rinsed and drained 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Vegetarian Red Lentil Chili

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

Remove zucchini from Dutch oven and set aside. Add garlic and jalapeno 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 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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.