Slow-Cooker Lentil Chili Recipe
The chilly winter months leave us craving warm, hearty food. Try this easy Lentil Chili recipe for a tasty and budget-friendly meal that will keep you warm and boost your heart health!
“Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein to keep you full and are high in fiber, which can help lower your cholesterol,” says Patricia Hertz, registered dietitian with the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Center for Fitness and Health. “The secret ingredient in this recipe — natural peanut butter — adds lots of flavor and heart-healthy fats.”
Eating a heart-healthy diet is just one great way to keep your heart in shape.
SLOW-COOKER LENTIL CHILI
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce bag brown lentils
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 jalapeno (de-seed for mild flavor)
- 1 large carrot
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 1 28-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 2 Tbsp tomato
- 3-1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp cumin
- 2-3 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper (omit for mild flavor)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans
- 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except natural peanut butter, into the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours.
- Add natural peanut butter, stir to combine. Cook for an additional one hour.
