Red Lentil Galaxy Chili

Serves 6

ingredients

• 1 box Tolerant Red Lentil Galaxy Kids Pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• One 14.5oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• One 14.5oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• One 14.5oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 small ripe avocado, pitted and diced
• Vegan sour cream, optional
• Chopped cilantro, optional

Directions

1. Cook Tolerant Red Lentil Galaxy Kids Pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and cook until tender, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in black beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, broth or water, chili powder, salt, and cumin.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in corn and cooked pasta and heat through, about 1 minute.
6. Serve immediately topped with avocado and optional sour cream and cilantro.
7. Enjoy!