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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili makes a huge batch, is packed with flavor and nutrients, and can be made for only about 5 dollars!

Ingredients

Quantities are shown as originally provided.

1 yellow onion ($0.33)
2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
1 15oz. can petite diced tomatoes (with juices) ($0.48)
1 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.48)
1 15oz. can black beans, drained ($0.59)
1 15oz. can kidney beans, drained ($0.59)
1 cup brown lentils, uncooked ($0.70)
1 Tbsp chili powder ($0.30)
1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10)
1 tsp ground cumin ($0.10)
1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)
1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.03)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.03)
1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
freshly cracked black pepper ($0.03)
2 Tbsp coconut oil* ($0.13)
4 cups vegetable broth ($0.52)

1
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to the slow cooker along with all the other ingredients and stir to combine.
2
Place a lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours (or low for 8 hours). After cooking, the lentils should be tender. Taste the chili and add salt to taste, if needed (this will depend on the salt content of your broth).
3
Serve the chili hot, with your favorite toppings.