This may be the best vegan chili on the planet! My Lentil and Squash Chili is full of the perfect combination of chilies to warm your soul. Whether your a Vegan or just craving a meatless meal, you'll love this delicious and satisfying chili!!!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Dish, Mexican, Soup, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chili, lentils, vegetarian chili
Servings: 6
Author: Louise Rio
Ingredients
2Tbspsolive oil
1mediumonion, diced
2stalkscelery, chopped
3garlic cloves, minced
2cups butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes
2tsp chili powder
1tspchipotle chili powder
1tspancho chili powder
½tsp ground cumin
14 oz(397g)dried lentils
32 oz(907g)vegetable or chicken stock
28 oz(794g)crushed tomatoes
14.5 oz(411g)petite diced tomatoes
1Tbspchipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 chili, puréed
salt
ground black pepper
Instructions
In a 6-quart Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, celery, butternut squash, and 1 tsp salt; cook until onion and celery soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, chipotle powder, ancho chili powder, and cumin; cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, lentils, chicken stock, chipotle in adobo sauce, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and stir. Turn the heat to low, partially cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Serve warm with choice toppings.
Notes
FOR LESS SPICY OR MILD CHILI: For less spicy chili, omit the puréed chili pepper but add the adobo sauce. For mild chili, omit both the puréed chili pepper and adobo sauce.
FOR EXTRA SPICY CHILI: For extra spicy chili, add more puréed chipotle peppers and the adobo sauce to your liking.
Topping ideas: diced green onions, dollop of sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro shredded cheese, Fritos corn chips, or tortilla chips.
Side serving ideas: corn bread, tortilla chips, and/or salad.