Super Easy Vegan Chili

Submitted by Dan Churchill

"We all know I’m a huge chili lover, since it’s a great way to create a nutrient-packed yet hearty dish. Plus, it comes together in absolutely no time, since your prep is just a bit of chopping! This one incorporates so many colors, from beautiful orange lentils and carrot to green celery and cilantro. Totally easy, completely vegan, and flavorful comfort food!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups lentils
• 15 ounces whole tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

directions

1. Add oil to a pot on medium heat and stir the onion, celery and carrot for 4 minutes or until slightly golden. Add in the garlic and caramelize for a further 2 minutes.
2. Stir through the lentils for 1 minute before adding in the whole tomatoes, vegetable stock, oregano, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil before simmering for 25 minutes.
3. Pour in the red wine vinegar and stir in the cilantro, simmer for a further 5 minutes before serving in individual bowls and topping with coconut yoghurt and fresh cilantro leaves.