Until a few weeks ago I had never cooked with lentils before. Now, I’m straight up addicted. Who knew those little guys were so filling? My cousin is the one that introduced me to this chili version and it’s absolutely delicious. I’m normally a big fan of meat in chili, but didn’t even miss it in this one. This makes a ton and is great to freeze in individual portions or to share with friends.
Crockpot Lentil Chili
via little broken
ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp chili powder
1 (16 oz) bag of brown lentils
2 (14.5 oz) cans no-salt diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
2 (32 oz) cartons vegetable or chicken stock
1/3 c chopped fresh cilantro
salt & fresh pepper, to taste
we added:
1 can of chopped green chilies
1 green pepper, diced
toppings: sour cream (greek yogurt), cheese (pepper jack or cheddar), avocado, tortilla chips
directions:
Combine all ingredients, minus cilantro and toppings, in the crockpot. Cook on low for 7 hours. Stir and then serve topped with desired toppings.
Enjoy!
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Looks so good! I’ve never cooked with lentils before, but would love to try. xo
Ohhh I love a good chili! Especially on cold days! I’ve never tried a chili with lentils before, definitely worth trying!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
Love this new change to chili – it looks incredible!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
yummm! i’ve never cooked lentils before either. sounds like it’s time to make that happen! xo jillian
i’ve never cooked lentils either, but shoot, i want to try this!
oooh lentils, nice!
lentils in the crockpot is totally the best way! Allows them to soften perfectly cooking all day. That recipe looks so good!
Mmmm that looks like a really easy way to incorporate lentils. I’m all about the crockpot lately!
-Lauren
http://www.prettypiecesblog.com
I LOVE lentils! They’re so filling and yummy. My favorite way to cook them is by making a lentil soup, so I’m sure I would love this chili.
In case you want another lentil recipe here’s the soup recipe that I LOVE!!! (it’s amazing, I swear!)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lentil-soup-recipe.html
Looks and sounds delicious! I love new chili recipes, so thanks for sharing! Hope that you are having a good day so far too. 🙂
I made a huge batch of lentil chili… then forgot about it and never even had any hah. Need a re-do!
Yum!! That looks SO delicious!
This looks delicious!