[NEW] Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Hearty, warm, satisfying...and vegan! This vegetable-stuffed soup is easy to set up and full of flavor. Serve with a little good whole grain bread to sop up the tasty juices.  
Active: 15 min. Cook: 8 hours Total: 8 hours 15 mins
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[NEW] Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. butternut squash, cubed 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2½ cups water 1 (14.
  • 5 oz.) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes 1 (
  • 5 oz.) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (
  • 5 oz.) can no-salt-added kidney beans, drained and rinsed ¾ cup dried lentils
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. black pepper 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 2 avocados, diced

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients, except cilantro and avocado, in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW until the lentils are tender (6-8 hours).
  3. Top with cilantro and avocado to serve.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container

Serving Size 350 g

Amount per serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 320mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g 43%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Other Carbohydrate 15g
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 100.4mg 8%
Iron 4.1mg 20%
Potassium 955mg 20%
Vitamin A 392.7mcg 45%
Vitamin C 45.9mg 50%
Vitamin E 3.2mg 20%
Vitamin K 19.2mcg 15%
Thiamin 0.5mg 40%
Riboflavin 0.2mg 15%
Niacin 4.2mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 25%
Folate 158.8mcg 40%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Biotin 2.3mcg 6%
Chloride 370mg 15%
Pantothenate 1.4mg 20%
Phosphorus 141.5mg 10%
Iodine 1.4mcg 0%
Magnesium 78.6mg 20%
Zinc 1.4mg 10%
Selenium 1.1mcg 2%
Copper 0.3mg 35%
Manganese 0.5mg 20%
Chromium 0mcg 0%
Molybdenum 4.3mcg 8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water, Butternut Squash, No Salt Added Crushed Tomatoes (organic Tomatoes, Organic Tomato Puree (water, Organic Tomato Paste)), Avocado, No Salt Added Black Beans (prepared Organic Black Beans, Water), No Salt Added Organic Cannellini White Kidney Beans (organic White Kidney Beans, Water, Kombu Seaweed), Lentils, Red Bell Pepper, Onion, Chili Powder, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Cumin, Garlic, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.

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