Recipe: Appetizing Vegan Lentil Chili

Vegan Lentil Chili. A legume-packed twist on my popular Quinoa Chili recipe that we absolutely fell in love with! No matter which cooking method you choose, this healthy vegan lentil chili is sure to warm you up on a cold night. Grab a bowl, add a mountain of your favorite toppings, and get ready to rock your taste buds!

Stir in the lentils, tomato sauce and brown sugar, scraping up any browned bits from. Please leave a comment below, share it, rate it or tag a picture @simpleveganblog on Instagram and hashtag it #simpleveganblog. Tips for an amazing chili in the instant pot every time. You can have Vegan Lentil Chili using 16 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Vegan Lentil Chili

1. Prepare 1-2 tbsp of olive or coconut oil.
2. You need 1 of onion, chopped.
3. Prepare 2 of carrots, peeled and chopped.
4. It's 1/2 of green or red pepper, chopped.
5. It's 2 tbsp of chopoed garlic.
6. You need 1 1/2 c. of Lentils.
7. You need 28 oz of can crushed tomatoes.
8. It's 4 c. of Water.
9. It's 2 tbsp of tomato paste.
10. Prepare 2 tsp of agave syrup.
11. You need 1/4 tsp of black pepper.
12. Prepare 1 tbsp of tamari.
13. It's 2 tbsp of chili powder.
14. You need 2 tsp of cumin.
15. Prepare 1 tsp of salt.
16. It's 1/4 tsp of black pepper.

Cook the veggies and tomato on saute for a more rounded flavor and texture. Add just enough liquid for the lentils for a thick chili as water does not evaporate while pressure cooking. The flavors in this Vegan Lentil Chili are rich, comforting and beyond delicious! This meatless, red lentil chili is packed with lots of healthy, plant-based protein.

Vegan Lentil Chili step by step

1. In an instant pot on saute setting, saute onions and carrots in olive or coconut oil until onions are soft and translucent..
2. Add green or red pepper and garlic and saute 2-3 minutes..
3. Add the remainder of the ingredients and stir. Cook on high pressure on bean or stew setting for 20 minutes with pressure valve closed..
4. Release steam. Serve topped with shredded vegan or conventional cheddar cheese..
5. For stove top preparation, saute onions and carrots in oil. Add green pepper and garlic. Saute 2-3 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and simmer 40 minutes..

Reminiscent of your classic chili, this vegetarian lentil chili is rounded out with sugar, vinegar, and spices. The lentils shine, but aren't overwhelmingly earthy. The beans and tomatoes give the chili hearty texture, plenty of protein, and nearly half of your daily fiber requirement. Add lentils, tomatoes and remaining broth. To make in the slow-cooker, saute the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

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