OCFUMNBlack Bean Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or oil substitute)
- 1 red onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp diced chipotles in adobo (optional)
- 3 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup uncooked split red lentils
- 2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
- 2-3 cups vegetable broth
- juice of 1 lime
- salt and pepper
Garnish:
- fritos chips
- vegan sour cream
- cilantro
- jalapeño
Directions:
- heat oil in large pot over medium heat
- add onion, salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently
- add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar and cook for another minute, stirring frequently
- stir in diced tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, black beans, lentils, and a large pinch of salt and pepper
- add tomato sauce and 2 cups vegetable broth
- cover, turn to medium-high heat, and bring to a simmer
- reduce heat and simmer over medium-low for 5-7 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring frequently (add 3rd cup of vegetable broth if desired)
- stir in lime juice and season to taste with additional salt and pepper
- add any desired garnish