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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Meatless Lentil Chili (chili De Lentejas)

    Meatless Lentil Chili (Chili de Lentejas)

    Sep 27, 2011 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 13 Comments

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    There are many versions of chili and this Meatless Lentil Chili is hearty and healthy. This dish is satisfying, comforting, tasty, and full of vitamins. All that in just one bowl!

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    Meatless Lentil Chili (Chili de Lentejas)

    Erica Dinho
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine International
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 353 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups brown lentils
    • 8 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 scallions, finely chopped
    • 1 cup onion
    • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
    • 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
    • 2 dried chili de árbol
    • 2 cups diced tomatoes
    • 2 carrots, sliced
    • 2 cups corn kernels
    • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
    • Fresh salsa to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Place the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the chili de árbol in a small bowl with hot water and set aside.
    • Add onion, scallion, bell pepper and garlic and cook about 8 minutes or until onion is translucent and pepper is tender.
    • Add in chili powder and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add lentils, tomatoes, carrots, corn, tomato paste, sugar, cumin and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes or until lentils are almost tender. Add cilantro and cook 10 minutes longer. Garnish with tortilla chips and fresh salsa.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 19gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1393mgPotassium: 1023mgFiber: 23gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 4948IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword chili, meatless recipe
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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)

      September 27, 2011 at 11:34 am

      Yum, that looks fabulous! I made meatless Sloppy Joes the other day with lentils. They're so versatile. 🙂

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    2. Belinda @zomppa

      September 27, 2011 at 11:37 am

      You just reminded me why I love lentils so much. This recipe is going to be tested here in my house!

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    3. Carla

      September 27, 2011 at 12:15 pm

      Lovely fall dish. I'm craving bowls full of lentils and beans now. Great addition with the chili de arbol.

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    4. Lyndsey ~

      September 27, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      I just made and posted a lentil soup. I had chorizo in mine, but it would still be tasty without it. I love your lentil chili, it looks so satifying and good! Love your photos too!

      Reply
    5. Simply Life

      September 27, 2011 at 5:04 pm

      I am loving this recipe- looks like it would be my favorite bowl of chili!

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    6. Nammi

      September 28, 2011 at 7:16 am

      Thats a lovely comforting dish 🙂

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    7. Barbara

      September 28, 2011 at 7:42 am

      Nice, Erica. I've made lentil soup many times, but really like the chili idea! More body to it!

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    8. gloria

      September 28, 2011 at 9:56 am

      Love this Claudia, I love Lentiuls!! gloria

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    9. norma

      September 28, 2011 at 6:15 pm

      This looks really wonderful. Great picture Erica...love the napkin. I like your veggie dishes so much.

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    10. Stevie

      October 01, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      This lentil chili sounds quite good. I love bean soups and lentil is one of the best. Was it very spicy?

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    11. grace

      October 04, 2011 at 11:20 am

      lentils are just perfect for soups and chilis too! i love the corn in there--it offers a pop of color and flavor.

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    12. Erica

      October 07, 2011 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you everyone for the comments!

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    13. Joanna

      January 13, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      Hi Erica,
      I love all your dishes! My mother was also colombian and although i try to go and see my family twice a year, unfortunately I was only able to learn a few colombian dishes before she passed away so your site has been EXTREMELY helpful to recreate our dinners as well as a nice walk down memory lane. Entonces simplemente te quriea dar las garcias por tus recetas especialmente tus platos de letejas!!!

      Reply

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