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Red Lentil & Quinoa Chili


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A hearty and nutritious Red Lentil & Quinoa Chili, perfect for meal prepping. This chili is packed with protein and fiber, featuring red lentils, quinoa, diced tomatoes, and kale, seasoned with smoked paprika and oregano.


Ingredients

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  • 240 g dry red lentils
  • 180 g uncooked quinoa
  • 720 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 400 g diced tomatoes
  • 120 g kale
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 50 g toasted sliced almonds

  • Instructions

    1. Rinse the red lentils and quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
    2. Combine the rinsed lentils, quinoa, low-sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and dried oregano in a large pot.
    3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
    4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and quinoa are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    5. Stir in the kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the kale is wilted.
    6. Serve hot, garnished with toasted sliced almonds.

    Equipment

    Recommended kitchen tools: Digital Food Scale, Glass Meal Prep Containers and Vacuum Sealer.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: meal prep
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 8
    • Sodium: 400
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Unsaturated Fat: 7
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 60
    • Fiber: 15
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: lentil chili, quinoa chili, vegetarian chili, high protein, meal prep, healthy, comfort food, one pot