Vegan Lentil Chili
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Vegan Lentil Chili
Don't knock it 'til you try it...
Ingredients
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1/2 c
raw walnut halves
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1
large yellow onion, cut into chunks
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2
large jalapeno peppers
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5
garlic cloves, peeled and smashed/minced
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2 T
oil (avocado, olive, grapeseed)
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3 T
chili powder (rounded tablespoons)
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1 T
cumin
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2 t
dried oregano
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2 t
smoked paprika
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2 t
mushroom powder, optional
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3/4 t
salt
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28oz
fire-roasted tomatoes
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2 T
soy sauce
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4 c
vegetable broth
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1 1/2 c
water
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2/3 c
red lentils
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2
15oz cans beans of your choice
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Toast the walnuts until warm and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pulse in food processor until finely ground, and transfer to small bowl.
Step 2
Add onion, jalapenos, and garlic to food processor. Blend until mostly pureed.
Step 3
Increase burner to medium heat and add oil to pot. Add the spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika) and stir frequently for about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add pureed vegetable mix (onion, jalapenos, garlic) to pot and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Add salt, tomatoes, soy sauce, broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
Step 6
Add the lentils, beans, and ground walnuts, and stir well. Return to a simmer and cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Let stand 5-10 minutes after you finish cooking. The chili will continue to thicken as it rests.
Additional Notes
I used a can of black beans and a can of I think navy beans.
I upped the spices by ~1/3 from the amounts listed here, and added a pound of beyond beef. I would recommend not using the beyond beef (Impossible was a lot better) - either leave it out and maybe add a 3rd can of beans, or use the Impossible, or just use ground beef if you don't care that to make it vegan. I would recommend upping the spices no matter which route you choose.
I also added half a can of plain pumpkin puree - I know it sounds weird but you don't really taste it and it does a lot to thicken up the chili.
I upped the spices by ~1/3 from the amounts listed here, and added a pound of beyond beef. I would recommend not using the beyond beef (Impossible was a lot better) - either leave it out and maybe add a 3rd can of beans, or use the Impossible, or just use ground beef if you don't care that to make it vegan. I would recommend upping the spices no matter which route you choose.
I also added half a can of plain pumpkin puree - I know it sounds weird but you don't really taste it and it does a lot to thicken up the chili.
Tags
chili
vegan
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