Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes salmon | Total Time: 50 minutes

Submitted By: Lesley Levinski

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups of vegetable broth
• 3 cups of water
• 30 oz can of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce with herbs & spices
• 6 oz can of tomato paste
• 2 cups dried green lentils
• 3 cups of black beans drained and rinsed (approx. 2 cans)
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 4 diced carrots
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• pinch of salt to flavour

Optional Ingredients:

• White beans instead of black, marinara sauce instead of crushed tomatoes, celery is always tasty, red & orange peppers to name a few options.

Directions:

• In a pot over medium heat add olive oil, chopped onion, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or until onions are transparent.
• Add remaining ingredients (veg broth, water, tomatoes, paste, lentils, and carrots). Then add spices. Turn heat up to high to bring broth to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to medium heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add sweet potato and black beans and let simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• Add extra water or broth to thin out the chili if needed.
• Can garnish with cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese and avocado slices if desired 😉
• ENJOY!