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Smoky Lentil Chili with Squash

Hearty smoky lentil chili with roasted squash and tangy cashew sour cream — comforting, smoky, and packed with vegetables and protein.

Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Smoky Lentil Chili with Squash

Ingredients

Main

  • 0.014 l olive oil
  • 1 pcs onion
  • 1 pcs leek
  • 3 pcs garlic cloves
  • 4 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cocoa
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 diced tomatoes (canned)
  • 710 ml water
  • 3 pcs carrots
  • 1.5 cups brown lentils
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 pcs small squash
  • 1 cups cashews (raw unsalted)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

To serve

  • pcs jalapeno
  • pcs lime wedges
  • cilantro
  • green onions

Cashew sour cream

  • water (for soaking/blending)
  • pinch sea salt

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 205 C (400 F). Slice squash into thin crescents, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sea salt; roast 20–30 minutes flipping halfway until soft and golden, cool and chop into cubes.
  • Rinse lentils and cover with water, bring to boil then simmer uncovered 20–30 minutes until tender; drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over low, add onions and leeks and sauté ~5 minutes until beginning to soften.
  • Add garlic, cumin and coriander and cook a few minutes.
  • Add smoked paprika, cinnamon, chili powder, cocoa, sea salt and dried oregano (and Worcestershire if using).
  • Add canned diced tomatoes, 3 cups (710 ml) water and chopped carrots; simmer covered 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and mixture thickens, stirring and topping up liquid if needed.
  • Add cooked lentils and chopped roasted squash and cook 10 minutes to heat through.
  • Serve topped with sliced jalapeno, lime wedges, cilantro, green onions and cashew sour cream.
  • For cashew sour cream: soak 1 cup raw cashews in boiling water for at least 4 hours or overnight; drain and blend with about 120 ml (1/2 cup) fresh water until creamy, add a pinch of salt and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon) to taste, adjust water for desired consistency.