Red Lentil Chili

Yum! So much nutrition and flavor in one bowl of chili. It's perfect when served over a baked potato. The recipe serves a little army of 6-8 people.

You'll need:

• 8 dates, seeds removed
• 2 cups red lentils
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 7 cups water, divided
• 2 14.5-oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 6-oz can tomato paste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large red bell peppers, finely chopped
• 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp smoked paprika (smoked paprika is different from regular)
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• chopped green onions for garnish

Blend dates with 1 cup of water in a blender. Combine all ingredients in a slow-cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve over baked potatoes garnished with green onions.

Adapted by Forks Over Knives "Red Lentil Chili" recipe. The original recipe is posted here.