Red Lentil Chipotle Chili
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup green lentils
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cups vegetable broth
Preparation
In a medium pot add onions and sauté until softened, 3 minutes
Add in garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant
Add in tomato paste and seasonings
Stir in pan for 2-3 minutes
Add tomatoes, lentils, maple syrup and vegetable broth
Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then reduce to a low heat and allow to cook for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are soft and tender
If cooking in the instapot, set instapot to sauté and follow all steps as detailed above when adding ingredients
When all ingredients are in the instapot, seal the top and set it to manual pressure for 17 minutes
Allow for natural release and stir pot well before serving
