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Homemade Lentil Chili Recipe

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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1 cup bell pepper chopped red or green 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 1/4 cups brown lentils 19 ounce kidney beans drained and rinsed 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes with juice 1 cup tomato sauce 4 cups low sodium beef broth or vegetable or chicken broth Instructions Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, … Read more

20-Minute Jackfruit Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients 1 (20 oz.) can green jackfruit , drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 red onion , diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced garlic) 2 tablespoons tomato paste (with no salt added) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice) 1/2 teaspoon salt water, as needed Instructions Drain the canned jackfruit, and rinse it very well to remove any brine. Use your … Read more

Easy Lentil Bolognese Recipe

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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion , finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 carrot , finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 celery stalk , finely chopped 3 garlic cloves , minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional; for spice) 3/4 cup dry green lentils 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (I use no salt added) 2 1/2 cups water fine sea salt Instructions In a large … Read more

Thai Chickpea Curry Recipe

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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 red onion , chopped 1 red bell pepper , chopped and seeds removed 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger 1 clove garlic , minced 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 (15 oz.) can coconut milk (I use full fat) 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas , rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh basil , roughly chopped Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet … Read more

Italian Bean Soup Recipe

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Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef 1 onion diced 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 carrot chopped 3 cups beef broth or chicken broth 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices 15 ounces canned white beans drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 bay leaf Instructions Brown sausage and onion in a large pot until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat … Read more