Vegan Lentil Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of lentils
• 1 cup of black beans 
• 1 cup of kidney beans
• 1 chopped bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 4 cups of broth
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Follow the directions on the bags for beans and lentils.
2. Chop onions and bell pepper.
3. Sauté onions and pepper in a large pot with olive oil until soft.
4. Add seasonings and garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, broth, beans, and lentils and stir.
6. Adjust heat so broth begins to boil.
7. Then lower the heat and allow the chili to simmer in a pot covered.
8. Cook for around 30 minutes or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.