Red Lentil (Vegetarian) Chili
by EMMA CHAPMANUPDATED: 1/7/23
5 FROM 6 VOTES
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This red lentil chili is simple and a classic. A very quick and easy meal to make, and I personally LOVE chili this time of year (almost as much as this curried lentil soup) so much I tend to double recipes like this so I can eat the leftovers as lunches for days.
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If you are looking for a vegetarian chili that feels traditional and still packs a decent protein punch (not to mention fiber), then look no further than this red lentil chili. It’s a good one.
You can certainly use canned (already cooked) lentils if you find them. But I usually only see dry red lentils at the grocery stores I frequent most often. You do not need to be intimated by cooking dry lentils.
There is no soaking needed, and it is as simple as boiling water and waiting 15 minutes—honestly!
This red lentil chili almost looks meaty, doesn’t it? And all those little chopped cilantro bits make me so excited. Ha.
For toppings, I am a big fan of shredded cheese, sour cream, and Fritos. In a pinch, I substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt sometimes and it’s almost just as good. Enjoy! xo. Emma
Red Lentil (Vegetarian) Chili
by EMMA CHAPMANUPDATED: 1/7/23
5 FROM 6 VOTES
This post may contain affiliate links.
This red lentil chili is simple and a classic. A very quick and easy meal to make, and I personally LOVE chili this time of year (almost as much as this curried lentil soup) so much I tend to double recipes like this so I can eat the leftovers as lunches for days.
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If you are looking for a vegetarian chili that feels traditional and still packs a decent protein punch (not to mention fiber), then look no further than this red lentil chili. It’s a good one.
You can certainly use canned (already cooked) lentils if you find them. But I usually only see dry red lentils at the grocery stores I frequent most often. You do not need to be intimated by cooking dry lentils.
There is no soaking needed, and it is as simple as boiling water and waiting 15 minutes—honestly!
This red lentil chili almost looks meaty, doesn’t it? And all those little chopped cilantro bits make me so excited. Ha.
For toppings, I am a big fan of shredded cheese, sour cream, and Fritos. In a pinch, I substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt sometimes and it’s almost just as good. Enjoy! xo. Emma
