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Ingredients

1 medium white or yellow onion, diced (approx. 2 cups or 300 g)
2 bell peppers, any colour, seeds removed and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced (about 1 cup chopped, 150 g)
1 jalapeño, de-seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tsp regular or smoked paprika
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes with the juices
2 tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste
3–4 cups (750 mL) vegetable broth
2 cups (370 g) dry red lentils
sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker and mix well.
Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
Serve right away with your favourite chili toppings such as avocado, vegan sour cream, dairy-free cheese, sliced scallions and salsa.

Notes

Start with 3 cups of broth. Check after 2 hours and see if you may need to add a little more. I’ve made it with as little as 2.5 cups and as much as 4. It just depends how thick you like it!

See post for stovetop instructions.

Customize: Mix in 1 or 2 cans of beans such as chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans or pinto beans for additional texture.

Let cool then store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat as needed in the microwave or stovetop until heated to your preference.

Keywords: slow cooker lentil chili, red lentil chili