Red Lentil Chili
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker or Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound Red Lentils
- 8 cups water
- 2 14.5 ounce fire roasted tomatoes no salt added
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 10 ounces chopped onion – about 3 cups
- 1 pound red bell pepper – approx 2 large
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes – optional
- 4 dates – optional
Instructions
- In a large blender container combine the tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic and dates – if using them, process until smooth.
- Pour the blender contents into the Instant Pot pressure cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Slow Cooker: follow the directions but cook in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve over brown rice, quinoa, a baked potato or a baked sweet potato. Add some sliced green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Recipe from Chef AJ and shared with her permission.
Notes
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