Slow Cooker Lentil Chili
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker lentil chili packed with vegetables and spices, perfect for a comforting and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker.
Add chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients together to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until lentils are tender and chili has thickened.
Stir the chili before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.