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Ingredients
Seasoning Mix:
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2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, grated
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground allspice
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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1 bay leaf
Lentil Chili:
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
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2 cups diced onions
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2 cups diced green bell pepper
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6 cups vegetable broth
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2 cups dry lentils
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2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup water, or as needed (Optional)
Directions
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Mix chili powder, garlic powder, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, allspice, cloves, and bay leaf together in a bowl until seasoning mix is well combined.
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Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onions and green bell pepper until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable broth and lentils; simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in seasoning mix, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 1 hour more, adding water if chili gets too thick.
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Remove bay leaf from chili. Blend chili using an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
Cook's Notes:
If you want this to be vegan, use vegan Worcestershire sauce cheese.
Note, if you're not familiar with Cincinnati-style chili - this is not regular chili. It is a sauce served over spaghetti (or as a dip with crackers or on bread), topped with Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
77 | Calories |
3g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 77 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Sodium 658mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 2g | 5% |
Vitamin C 31mg | 34% |
Calcium 42mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 314mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.