Easy Lentil Chili

14 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
  • water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 5 -6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 can 28 ounces diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine lentils and 7 cups of water in a Dutch oven.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Peel and chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic, and put it in a small bowl with all the spices.
  4. 4
    Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onions until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute for a minute, then add the seasonings.
  5. 5
    Stir in 2 cups of water with the onions. Add the onion mixture to the lentils.
  6. 6
    Partially cover and cook for 45 minutes more, stirring every 10 minutes until thick.
  7. 7
    Add the vinegar and sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro if desired.

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