Ingredients
– 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
– 2 medium carrots, sliced
– 2 stalks celery, diced
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 2 cups vegetable broth
– 2 tablespoons chili powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
– Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, cheese, or sour cream
Instructions
Creating Crockpot Veggie Lentil Chili is straightforward. Follow these steps to achieve a delicious outcome:
1. Prep the Vegetables: Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery.
2. Combine in Crockpot: Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable broth, and all spices to the crockpot.
3. Add Vegetables: Toss in the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery.
4. Stir Well: Mix all the ingredients to ensure even distribution of the spices and liquid.
5. Set Cooking Time: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Add Corn: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the corn to heat through.
7. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the chili and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.
These easy steps will guide you toward making a scrumptious bowl of Crockpot Veggie Lentil Chili effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 12g