Name: Quick Red Lentil Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 Yellow Onion (diced); Chili Pepper of choice (finely diced (optional)); 3 cloves of Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika; 1 to 2 tablespoons ground Cumin; 2 teaspoons dried Oregano; 2 tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 tablespoon Turmeric (optional); 2 stalks Celery (diced); 1 Green Bell Pepper (diced); 4 Roma Tomatoes (diced); 1 cup dried Red Lentil (rinsed); 4 cups low sodium Vegetable Broth; 2 cups Water; 1/3 cup Tomato Paste; 1 cup Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained from a can or soaked and boiled); Vegan Sour Cream; Cilantro; Avocado; Chipotle Hot Sauce (optional)