Lentil Chili | The Kitchen Scout

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 large red pepper, diced
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1, 16 ounce bag brown or green lentils, rinsed well
• 2, 14.5 ounce cans no-salt diced tomatoes
• 2, 32 ounce cartons low-sodium chicken broth (8 cups)
• 2 Tablespoons medium chili powder (or the heat level you prefer)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon dry basil
• ½ teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can “small” white beans (Goya), drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh cilantro for serving
• Accompaniments: Avocado, Shredded Cheese, Red Onion, Sour Cream