Comments on: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:12:24 +0000

So yummy! Swapped coconut oil for olive oil. Onion powder bc I didn’t have an onion. 9 oz of tomato paste. 3 cups of broth. Def will make again!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:27:11 +0000

So good, and so easy! I didn’t have chili powder, so I used creole seasoning (I didn’t add an extra salt). This was super yummy and very easy to put together.

By: VKC

VKC — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:18:18 +0000

Have made this a few times with swaps based on whatever I have and always love it. Times are particularly tight with the obv inflation but also moving and car repairs so looked in my cupboards to determine what to make for my Sunday meal prep. This immediately came to mind when I spied my lentil jar. Even when times are harder, we eat well. Your site and cookbook have helped me greatly over the years. Thank you

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:06:12 +0000

In reply to Beth – Budget Bytes.

For people asking about using dried beans— I didn’t have lentils so I used dried great northern beans along with dried kidney beans and black beans. I soaked them all together for 8-10 hours then boiled them for 30 mins before adding to this recipe to finish cooking in the slow cooker.
It worked well!

Great recipe :) I added bell peppers, frozen kale, and a little cinnamon but kept the rest the same and it was really delicious.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:11:36 +0000

My husband really liked this recipe especially the leftovers. He said the spices were nicely balanced.

By: Francey George

Francey George — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:26:55 +0000

My whole family is obsessed with this recipe! I was out of vegetable broth so I used beef broth but it was still delicious! I also sautéed the onions first. Yum!

By: Robb

Robb — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:18:09 +0000

I made this the other night in an Instant Pot… I sautéed the onions and garlic in a little olive oil first, then put everything in the IP. Cooked on high for 30 minutes, natural release for 20 then quick release. The time might have been overkill (I saw someone else post that they did it in the IP for 15 minutes, then quick release) but the way I did it came out really good. My only very minor complaint was that I wish the liquid was a little thicker, but seriously it’s such a minor issue, and maybe slow cooking it results in thicker liquid.

By: Monti - Budget Bytes

Monti - Budget Bytes — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:20:50 +0000

In reply to Noemi. Sorry, we haven't developed the recipe without the black beans and don't have accurate measurement to share with you. XOXO -Monti

By: Noemi

Noemi — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:08:51 +0000

Love your recipes Beth! I was wondering if you would have a suggestion if I wanted to substitute more lentils in place of the can of black beans. Would you happen to know off the top of your head how much more lentils+broth would work?

By: Jake

Jake — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:35:57 +0000

Thoughts on adding a Tbsp of vinegar to help it pop? Have seen this elsewhere. Thanks! Your website is a go-to and I recommend it often.