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Lentil Chili

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 10

A fully plant-based chili where you don't miss the meat - lentils pack in the protein while perfectly marrying with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and warming spices.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil

    2 cups (500 mL) yellow onion, minced

    2 lb (1 kg) mushrooms, minced

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce (or omit for vegan option)

    ¼ cup (60 mL) tomato paste

    1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, dry

    ¼ cup (60 mL) chili powder

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) cumin

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) maple syrup

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic powder

    1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper, fine grind

    6 cups (1.5 L) low-sodium vegetable stock

    20 oz (600 mL) canned diced tomatoes

    2 cups (500 mL) tomato sauce

    Optional garnishes:

    1 cup (250 mL) Cheddar cheese, shredded (plant-based for vegan option)

    5 Tbsp (75 mL) green onions, thinly sliced


Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and onions and cook until translucent.
  2. Add mushrooms and Worcestershire and cook for roughly 10 minutes, until mushrooms are warmed through begin to brown.
  3. Add tomato paste and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 4 minutes.
  4. Add lentils, chili powder, cumin, maple syrup, garlic, pepper, and stock. Stir well to combine.
  5. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and optionally serve with a sprinkle of cheese and green onions as garnish.
  7. Chef’s Tip: If you have extra cooked lentils on hand, you can simply add double the lentils and half the stock to this recipe to cross-utilize the lentils already prepped in your operation.


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2 cups (500 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 370
  • Total Fat 9 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol 10 mg
  • Carbohydrates 53 g
  • Dietary Fibre 12 g
  • Sugar 14 g
  • Protein 19 g
  • Sodium 510 mg
  • Potassium 1197 mg
  • Folate 32 mcg