Red Lentil Chili - Hearty and Heart Healthy!

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start by making a puree with 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes and 1 can of tomato paste.

Add 2 red bell peppers (cut in half, seeds can be left in) to the blender along with dates and apple cider vinegar.

Blend everything into a smooth puree, starting on low and increasing speed.

In an electric pressure cooker, add heated water to save time.

Add red lentils and chopped onion to the pressure cooker.

Add the prepared puree to the cooker.

Pre-measure spices and add them to the mixture in the pressure cooker.

Stir gently if desired to mix ingredients, then set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 10 minutes.

Once the cooking time is complete, release the pressure or let it come down naturally.

Serve the chili over brown rice, baked Yukon Gold potatoes, or with baked tortilla chips.

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