Slow Cooker Lentil and Carrot Chili
with lemon-garlic yogurt
This simple chili first appeared the week of 1/12/15 and was such a hit, we're bringing it back. Make it in a slow cooker or a Dutch oven (we provide directions for both) - regardless of your chosen cooking method, you'll love the chili flavors on lentils and carrots.
Smarts: Put this on your football viewing party list! It's hearty enough to satisfy while still being healthy.
Ingredients
- French or green lentils, dried - 1 cup
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onions - 1, diced
- Carrots - 1 lb, diced
- Cooking oil - 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Crushed tomatoes - 1 1/2 cups
- Cumin - 1 1/2 tsp
- Paprika - 1 tsp
- Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Vegetable broth - 2 cups
- Avocados, large - 1, cubed
- Tortilla chips (opt) - for serving with chili
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Greek yogurt, plain - 1 1/2 cups
- Lemons - 1, juice of
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
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Prep
- Lentils - Soak overnight in water.
- Garlic (for yogurt and chili) / Onions / Carrots - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Make
- If slow cooking, heat up a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat (if not slow cooking, heat up a Dutch oven). Add cooking oil and then garlic and onions with a dash of salt to heated oil. Saute until softened, ~3 minutes.
- Fold in lentils and saute for another minute.
- If slow cooking, transfer to slow cooker. Add in crushed tomatoes, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, vegetable broth, and carrots and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. (If not slow cooking, add all those ingredients into the Dutch oven, cover, and bring to a boil. Then simmer uncovered for ~20 minutes.)
- While chili is cooking, make lemon-garlic yogurt. Mix yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt (this makes enough for Tuesday’s dinner).
- Cube avocado.
- Once chili is done, season to taste with salt, pepper, any more of the spices, or dig into your condiments. Portion into bowls and let everyone top with avocado and yogurt. Scoop with tortilla chips if using. Remember to save half of the yogurt for Tuesday!
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85 reviews
Everyone in our family LOVED this. We didn't have the avocado, but we didn't miss it. We'll be making this one again very soon!
0 HelpfulI liked it but the sweet potatoes were a little sweet. I might use regular yukons next time
0 HelpfulMade a huge pot to feed us during the week and freeze for later. Added 2 cans red beans. Didn't bother with the lemon yogurt but sounds delicious! Kids loved it!
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