30-60 min4-6 servingsamerican

Red Lentil Chili

By Chef AJ

4-6 servings

30-60 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Fiber, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound red lentils
8 cups Water
29 ounces tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
10 ounces onion
1 pound red bell pepper
3 ounces pitted dates
8 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Parsley Flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup nuts
1 cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend the dates, garlic, tomatoes, and red bell peppers in a blender and blend until smooth.
Place all remaining ingredients into the Instant Pot and cook on Manual at high pressure for 10 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally or quick release and enjoy immediately. Served over a baked potato and sprinkled with some faux parmesan, this absolutely rocks!
In a food processor fitted with the “S” blade or in a blender, combine all ingredients until a powdery texture is achieved. If you like it more chunky, process less.

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About the chef

Chef AJ

Chef AJ is a passionate advocate for plant-based living with over 43 years of experience in a plant-exclusive diet. Known for her TV show Healthy Living with Chef AJ on Foody TV, she combines her love for cooking with a mission to make healthy eating fun and accessible. As a chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, Chef AJ is dedicated to teaching people how to create delicious, healing foods. Her transformative journey from a junk-food vegan diagnosed with pre-cancerous polyps to a vibrant advocate for whole, unprocessed foods is chronicled in her book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ’s latest book, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, has been a game-changer for many, helping individuals conquer cravings and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Formerly the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles, Chef AJ gained fame for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts, made entirely from whole fruit—recipes featured in her book A Date With Dessert. She is also the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has empowered hundreds to achieve their health goals. In 2018, Chef AJ was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, and she remains passionate about making healthy eating easy, fun, and incredibly delicious.

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