lentil chili

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  • 2 cups Lentils
  • 4 cups Crushed Tomatoes
  • 3 cups Water or Vegetable Broth
  • 2-3 cups cooked Beans
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic, crushed and minced
  • 1 can green chilis
  • 2 large Red Peppers, chopped
  • 1 large Yellow Pepper, chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • pepper and salt, to taste, after cooking has taken place
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
  • 1½ Tablespoons Dried Cilantro
  • oregano 1/2 -1 tbsp.
  1. Set Instant Pot to saute setting. Add the olive oil and allow to heat for 1 minute. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, black beans and stir to combine.
  3. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, close the steam vent and set to HIGH pressure using the manual setting. Decrease the time to 15 minutes.
  4. Once the time is expired, wait for 10  minutes, then carefully use the quick release valve to release the steam. Stir in the cilantro &  Serve.