Description
Avocado & Lentil and Bean Chili is a vibrant, hearty stew perfect for New Year’s celebrations. This nutritious dish combines creamy avocados, protein-rich lentils, and a variety of beans, delivering a delightful balance of flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your hunger. Packed with spices and fresh ingredients, this easy-to-make chili promises to impress at any gathering, allowing you to enjoy more time with loved ones while savoring a comforting bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Rinse lentils under cold water. Chop onions, garlic, bell peppers, and avocados.
- 2. Saut? the veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; saut? until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic for the last minute.
- 3. Spice it up: Add cumin and chili powder to veggies; toast for about a minute.
- 4. Add lentils and beans: Pour in vegetable broth along with lentils and beans. Bring to a simmer; cook for about 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- 5. Introduce avocados: Gently stir in diced avocados just before serving.
- 6. Serve it up: Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg