Best 5 Spicy Red Lentil Chili From Wegmans Recipes

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If you're looking for a spicy and easy red lentil chili recipe, consider getting one from Wegmans. Their recipes are known for their simplicity and delicious flavors, and they have a variety of options to choose from. Whether you prefer a milder or hotter chili, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your taste with their variety of recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY RED LENTIL CHILI



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This is a copycat recipe. The original is available at Wegman's. I got the basics from the 3 Fat Chicks website and modified it a little bit. Very spicy. Use your food processor to do the vegetable dicing.

Provided by windhorse23

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup red lentil
4 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced small
1/4 cup celery, diced small
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 medium tomatoes, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup finely diced green pepper

Steps:

  • Bring lentil and 2 cups water to boil on high heat. Turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid. Place in food processor and puree. (Or use stick blender and partially puree in the pot.).
  • Melt butter in 3 quart pot. Add onions and sweat without browning about 2 minute Add celery and garlic. Sweat 5 minutes more. Add tomato and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water and seasonings. Bring to simmer.
  • Add reserved whole and pureed lentils plus liquid, and cook about 15 minutes, till lentils are tender.
  • Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Bring chili to boil, add slurry and stir a minute to thicken slightly.
  • Turn off heat and add green peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 711.5, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9.7

SPICY RED LENTIL CHILI FROM WEGMANS RECIPE



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Provided by amandavthokie

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c. Red Lentils
4 cups + 2 Tbls. Water, divided
2 Tbls. Butter
1/2 c. Onion, diced small
1/2 c. (1 stalk) Celery, diced small
2 Tbls. Garlic, chopped
1 med. (1/2 lb) Tomato, cored and diced (1 cup) (1 can)
2 c. Vegetable broth
1 Tbls. Tabasco sauce
1/8 tsp. Turmeric
1/8 tsp. Cumin
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/8 tsp. Chili powder
1 Tbls. Cornstarch
1/4 c. Green bell pepper, finely diced

Steps:

  • 1. Bring lentils and 2 cups water to boil; turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid and place in food processor and puree about 1 minute. Set aside. 2. Melt butter in soup pot. Add onions & sweat (soften without browning) 2 minutes. Add celery and garlic and sweat 5 more minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. 3. Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water and seasonings. Bring to simmer. 4. Add reserved whole and pureed lentils and liquid and cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. 5. Combine cornstarch and 2 Tbls. water to make a slurry. Bring soup to boil, add slurry and stir 30 seconds to thicken slightly. Turn off heat. Add green peppers. Season with salt to taste.

SWEET AND SPICY LENTIL CHILI



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Lentil Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lentil

Time 8h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup dark unsulphured molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
cayenne pepper, to taste
salt
pepper
2 cups water
1 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Stir in chili powder; cook about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker; add in lentils, tomatoes, molasses, and allspice; season with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in water and apple juice; cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Add more water if the chili gets too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 484.1, Carbohydrate 91.5, Fiber 27, Sugar 33.8, Protein 21.3

BRYAN'S SPICY RED LENTIL SOUP



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A spicy red lentil soup that is fast and easy.

Provided by FISHFISHER2002

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped red onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach
2 cups dry red lentils
2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes, spinach, and lentils, and pour in water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  • Transfer the soup to a blender (or use a hand held blender), and blend until smooth before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 15.2 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 267.9 mg, Sugar 8 g

GREAT LENTIL SOUP RECIPE



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Provided by calypan

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 lb. of pancetta, cut into small dice
1 onion, diced
3 stalks of celery, diced
3 carrots, diced
3 cloves minced garlic
2 (6 oz) pkgs lentil soup mix with seasoning pkts
2 cans chicken broth
2-1/2-3 cups water
1/2 pkg. of smoked turkey sausage
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
Hot pepper flakes
1/2 pkg. of fresh spinach
2-3 tbsp. of red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Brown pancetta and smoked sausage in a tbsp. of olive oil, add onions, carrots, celery and soften. Add garlic and cook for about 1 more minute. Add lentils, broth, water, tomato paste, tomatoes and seasonings. Cook,covered, about 1 hour or until lentils are tender then at the last add spinach and vinegar and wilt.

Tips

- To make the chili more flavorful, use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your own taste. - For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water. You can also add a dollop of tomato paste or a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the chili. - If you want a thicker chili, mash some of the lentils with a fork or potato masher. You can also add a cornstarch slurry, made by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water, to the chili. - For a heartier chili, add some cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta to the pot. You can also top the chili with sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocado slices.

Conclusion

This spicy red lentil chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. The chili can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, pasta, or bread. It can also be topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocado slices.

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