Lentil Chili

Lentils, tomatoes, and ground beef are a winning combination in this lentil chili. This recipe packs 9 grams of fiber per serving. Flavorful and filling.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 1 hr
• Total: 1 hr 15 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.78/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sodium
• High-Fiber

Tags

• comfort food
• savory
• classic
• healthy
• boil
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground beef (15% fat)
• 1.5 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 2 cup lentils (cooked, drained)
• 29 ounce tomatoes (low-sodium, diced or crushed)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into bite sized pieces.
2. Drain fat.
3. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Add lentils, tomatoes, chili powder, and ground cumin.
5. Cook for about 1 hour until flavors are blended.
6. Serve hot, topped with your favorite chili toppings.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 171
• Protein: 13.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
• Fat: 4.4 g
• Fiber: 8.5 g
• Sodium: 75 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Sugar: 6.4 g
• Cholesterol: 21 mg