Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili
This hearty plant-based chili combines red lentils, kidney beans, and black beans with carrots, zucchini, onion, poblano, tomatoes, and garlic. Chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a seeded jalapeno create a rich, smoky flavor with just a gentle touch of heat. Serve it as a warming weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal for a casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, poblano pepper, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2
Remove zucchini from the Dutch oven and set aside. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Add tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin; stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Once the liquid boils, stir in kidney beans, black beans, and red lentils.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, leaving the lid ajar, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with remaining chili powder and cumin to taste.
- 4
Return zucchini to the pot and reduce heat to low. Cover and allow the flavors to blend for about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Calories 340.89 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 18.14 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 52.94 g 19%
- Total Fat 9.37 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 932.7 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 16.92 g Good Source 60%
- Total Sugars 11.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 163.48 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 8.56 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 1154.24 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 193.27 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 36.12 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Carrot, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 340.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Carrot, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili healthy?
- Hearty Red Lentil Veggie Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 340.89 calories and 18.14 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 932.7 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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