This chili recipe is easy, versatile, loaded with nutrition, and so satisfying on a cold day. You can adjust the ingredients to your taste by adding in your preference of vegetables, beans, cheeses, and spices.

STEP ONE – Start the Chili

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
1 minced medium red onion
3 minced garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
Chili powder
Cumin
Cilantro
Paprika
Dash of hot sauce
Juice of 1 lime
1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce
1 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup of lentils
1 cup of vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add in the onions and salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add in the hot sauce, lime juice, tomato sauce…