Slow Cooker Lentil Chilli - Naturopath Newcastle NSW

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Dry Red Lentils (rinsed, uncooked)
• 1/2 Yellow Onion (medium, diced)
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 Carrot (chopped)
• 1 1/2 Garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 1/2 tsps Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 3/4 cups Diced Tomatoes (from the can with juices)
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Organic Vegetable Broth
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup Red Kidney Beans (from the can, drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 Avocado (optional, sliced)
• 2 tbsps Cilantro (optional, chopped)