Sweet And Spicy Lentil Chili Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes or until softened.
• Stir in chili powder; cook about 30 seconds.
• Transfer mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker; add in lentils, tomatoes, molasses, and allspice; season with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in water and apple juice; cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
• Add more water if the chili gets too thick.

SPICY RED LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Bring lentil and 2 cups water to boil on high heat. Turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid. Place in food processor and puree. (Or use stick blender and partially puree in the pot.).
• Melt butter in 3 quart pot. Add onions and sweat without browning about 2 minute Add celery and garlic. Sweat 5 minutes more. Add tomato and cook 5 minutes.
• Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water and seasonings. Bring to simmer.
• Add reserved whole and pureed lentils plus liquid, and cook about 15 minutes, till lentils are tender.
• Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Bring chili to boil, add slurry and stir a minute to thicken slightly.
• Turn off heat and add green peppers.

SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the brown sugar, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and stir to combine. Add the orange juice and let it come to a simmer. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and lime juice. Season generously with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
• Once the chili comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

DELICIOUS LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Boil water.
• Add salt and lentils.
• Cover and cook over low heat 30 minutes.
• Do not drain.
• Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion, celery, garlic and cold water.
• Cover and continue to cook over low heat for an additional 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Turn off heat, taste for seasoning.
• I add about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Top with shredded cheese, chopped onion and a dollop of sour cream or whatever you usually put on your favorite chili!