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Green Lentil Chili

www.theorganicdietitian.com
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 9 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green lentils
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 5 large garlic gloves peeled and diced
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeds removed and diced (keep the seeds if you like it spicy)
  • 2 poblano peppers seeds removed and diced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 tablespoon coriander ground
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth I like homemade

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl cover the lentils with water and soak overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the lentils.
  3. In a large stock pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and peppers.
  5. Cook the vegetables until slightly soft and the onions are translucent.
  6. Add the spices, lentils, and broth.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the lentils are tender about 1-2 hours (more or less as needed).

Recipe Notes

*choose organic ingredients when possible.