Description
Hearty and healthy Vegan Lentil & Bean Chili can be stashed in your freezer and come to diner's rescue in the crockpot. This easy recipe is packed with pinto beans, lentils, veggies, and big flavor. Naturally gluten free!
Ingredients
Scale
For freezing:
- 1 (15) oz. can pinto beans, drained
- 1 (15) oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color you'd like), diced
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For cooking:
- 3 cups water
Instructions
Freeze the chili:
- Add all the ingredients, except the water) into a zip top bag and stash in the freezer.
Make the chili:
- Add the contents of the freezer bag to a large slow cooker. Add in the water and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Serve with all the toppings your heart desires!
