Best Vegetarian Lentil Chili Recipes
VEGETARIAN LENTIL CHILI
Miracle -- my two kids, my husband, and I all like this! It makes quite a bit - we had it for at least three dinners.
Provided by wife2abadge
Categories Beans
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine undrained tomatoes, rinsed and drained beans, 3 cups water, green peppers, onions, dry lentils, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; heat through.
- Serve with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.
VEGETARIAN RED LENTIL CHILI
The red lentils give this chili texture and protein. It's loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with flavor, and has just a tiny bit of heat from the fresh jalapenos.
Provided by CookingWithShelia
Categories Vegetarian Chili
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, leaving lid ajar, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with remaining chili powder and cumin to taste.
- 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 : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 18.9 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 862.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
EASY VEGETARIAN LENTIL CHILI
A great throw-together lowfat meal. (2 WW points). Freezes well for make-ahead lunches. Sometimes I add garbanzo beans. This is from the Secrets of Lowfat Cooking cookbook, a great resource.
Provided by Carianne
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine everything (except tomato sauce and corn) in 2 1/2 quart pot and boil over high heat.
- Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 25- 30 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and corn.
- Simmer for 10- 15 minutes.
- Serve hot!
- Great garnished with lowfat sour cream.
- For Vegetarian use only the vegetable broth. Do not use the low fat sour cream garnish for Vegans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 728.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 5, Protein 9.3
BIG-BATCH VEGETARIAN LENTIL CHILI
Steps:
- 1. In an 8-quart Dutch oven combine diced tomatoes, beans, the water, green peppers, onions, dry lentils, chili powder, and garlic powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and black pepper; heat through. Serve with shredded cheese and tortilla chips. Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or freeze leftover chili.*
VEGETARIAN LENTIL CHILI
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the celery, peppers, onion, and water. Cook over high heat until the vegetables begin to soften and the water evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and olive oil, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the lentils, quinoa or bulgur wheat, flax seed, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, chili powder, ground cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Add chopped tomato, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Garnish with green onions or cilantro and serve with low-fat sour cream.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love