Description
Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights, combining hearty lentils and vibrant vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. This easy-to-make dish simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, allowing the spices to meld beautifully while you focus on enjoying time with family and friends. Perfect for meal prep or cozy gatherings, this chili is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onion.
- Optional: Sauté garlic and onion in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Combine all ingredients in the crock pot: lentils, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, sautéed garlic-onion mixture (if used), vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg