Vegan Black Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons diced chipotles in adobo
• 3 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup uncooked split red lentils
• 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
• 2-3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 juice of 1 lime
• Kosher salt
• fresh cracked pepper
• Fritos
• vegan sour cream
• fresh chopped cilantro
• sliced jalapeno

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion along with a large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. 2 Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
3. 3 Stir in diced tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, black beans, lentils, and a large pinch of salt and pepper.
4. 4 Then add tomato sauce and 2 cups vegetable broth.
5. 5 Cover, turn heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
6. 6 Reduce heat and simmer over medium-low for 5-7 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring frequently. Add remaining cup of broth if desired.
7. 7 Stir in the juice of 1 lime and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. 8 Garnish with Fritos, sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro.

NUTRITION

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.6 gg | Protein: 16.5 gg | Fat: 3.2 gg | Fiber: 15 gg | Sugar: 4.2 gg