Spicy Vegan Chili

Ingredients

• 12Roma tomatoesAmount12IngredientRoma tomatoes
• 3 cupvegetable brothAmount3 cupIngredientvegetable broth
• 3/4 cuplentilsAmount3/4 cupIngredientlentilsPreparationrinsed rinsed
• 6garlicAmount6Ingredientgarlic clovesPreparationminced, divided cloves minced, divided
• 1/2 tsppaprikaAmount1/2 tspIngredientpaprika
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbspolive oilAmount2 tbspIngredientolive oil
• 2 cuponionAmount2 cupIngredientonionPreparationchopped chopped
• 19 ozkidney beansAmount19 ozIngredientkidney beansPreparationdrained and rinsed drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cupbell peppers red, yellow, and green, chopped
• 1 tbspjalapeñoAmount1 tbspIngredientjalapeñoPreparationfinely chopped finely chopped
• 2 cupwaterAmount2 cupIngredientwater
• 2 tspcuminAmount2 tspIngredientcumin
• 1 1/2 tbspchili powderAmount1 1/2 tbspIngredientchili powder
• 1/2 tspchipotle chili powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientchipotle chili powder
• 1/4 tspbasilAmount1/4 tspIngredientbasil
• 1/4 tsporeganoAmount1/4 tspIngredientoregano

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add Roma tomatoesAmount12IngredientRoma tomatoes and boil for 1 minute. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl of cold water. Peel off skins, then dice tomatoes.

2. 2

   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add vegetable brothAmount3 cupIngredientvegetable broth, lentils, 2 minced garlic cloves, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer until lentils are tender, about 20–30 minutes. Cover and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and remaining garlic and cook until onions are lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño, water, cumin, chili powder, chipotle chili powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientchipotle chili powder, basil, and oregano. Stir to mix.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Cover and simmer for 15 more minutes. Spoon lentilsAmount3/4 cupIngredientlentilsPreparationrinsed over chili before serving.