3 Bean & Lentil Chili

Making chili is a MUST in cooler seasons! I remember growing up it was always a staple in our family. As I have now transitioned to a plant based lifestyle, I needed to create a really GREAT chili recipe that even my non-vegan husband would really love. And THIS is that recipe! It is full of beans, veggies and lentils that will satisfy that comfort factor and has all the great spices that will bring that perfect chili to life. You can use whatever beans you love but these are the ones I used and had great success with! Top with jalapenos, salsa, cheese (vegan of course!), hot sauce, peppers or even add some corn if that’s your thing. I cooked mine in a pressure cooker so it literally only took about 30 minutes total! Stove top cooking is easy too so you can choose that route if you wish! I will add in my biscuit AND cashew cream links as well! ENJOY GUYS!!
Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large jalapeno, diced and seeded
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika, plus extra to taste
• 1 tsp parsley
• 2 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups veggie broth + more for saute
• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 26-28oz can/box of crushed tomatoes (I used Pacific Foods)

Directions:

1. Chop all your veggies and set aside.
2. Turn your pressure cooker on SAUTE, add 1/4 cup veggie broth and the onions. Saute until soft and translucent.
3. Add your peppers, jalapeno, garlic and saute for up to 5 minutes to soften them slightly.
4. Put in all the other ingredients (beans, lentils, spices, veggie broth & tomatoes) and set pressure cooker to 15 minutes manually.
5. When it is finished, release pressure, stir and serve! We added jalapenos, dried parsley & red chili flakes, a dollop of Chipotle Cashew Cream and my Gluten Free Vegan Biscuits! So. Good!

Go HERE for the Vegan Biscuits!
Go HERE for the Chipotle Cashew Cream!
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