Taco Lentil Chili
- 1 teaspoon canola oil (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups diced onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 4 cups quartered tomatoes
- 2 cups diced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red miso
- 1/2 cup dried Taco Crumbles (mild chipotle by Butler Foods)
- 1/2 cup lentil trio blend (red, green and black beluga lentils)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
- cup Juice of one lemon (about 1/4)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste (optional)
- Diced avocado (for serving)
- In an uncovered pressure cooker, heat oil on medium-high. Add garlic and onion and begin to sauté. Chop and dice vegetables in order listed and keep adding them to the sauté. You will end up sautéing for about 8 – 10 minutes (or add all vegetables at once and sauté for at least five minutes).
- Add spices and miso to the vegetables and mix well.
- Add taco crumbles, lentils, broth and water, stir together, and cover the pressure cooker. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes (adjust for elevation- if using an Instant Pot, use the manual function. Allow for a natural release.
- Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice. Taste before adding salt.
- Serve with diced avocado.
If omitting oil, use water or vegetable broth for the sauté. You can substitute dry TVP for the tofu crumbles. Just be sure to add 1 teaspoon chipotle powder. If you cannot find this particular lentil trio, use 3 tablespoons red lentils and 5 tablespoons brown, green or black lentils. Altitude adjustments begin at 3,000 feet: At 3,000 feet elevation, add 5% cooking time. Add 5% for every 1,000 feet thereafter.
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We’re expecting a HUGE storm this weekend. This looks like just the right thing to make. AND—I had no idea that Butler made taco crumbles. I love their soy curls. In fact, they’re on the menu for tonight!
The last time I ordered soy curls in bulk from Butlers they tossed in a bag to try. OMG, so good, @sarahdelacruz:disqus!
That’s such a great idea to include red lentils in your chili for additional protein and a thicker viscosity. I hope you had a happy anniversary!
@CadrysKitchen:disqus , I keep a mason jar of red lentils right next to the stove and pressure cookers. I add them to everything!