VeganVeganDairy FreeGluten FreeHigh Protein
Smoky Lentil Chili
24g plant protein, fiber-loaded, freezer hero.
Prep
10m
Cook
35m
Total
45m
Servings
4
kcal
380
Protein
24g
Carbs
58g
Fat
6g
Macros per serving
Overview
Why it works
Big-batch chili that gets better on day 2. Built for cold weeks and meal prep.
- Lentils + beans = serious plant protein + fiber.
- Smoked paprika + cocoa give it depth without meat.
- Freezes perfectly — make once, eat all week.
Ingredients
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt, pepper, cilantro
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Sauté onion + garlic 5 min.
- 2
Add spices + cocoa, stir 30 sec.
- 3
Add lentils, beans, tomatoes, broth.
- 4
Simmer 30 min until thick. Salt to taste.
- 5
Top with cilantro, avocado, lime.
Pro Tips
Coach-level details
- Cocoa sounds weird, trust it — it's the secret.
- Day 2 is when it peaks.
Storage & Swaps
Keep it, swap it, save it
Storage
- 5 days fridge, 3 months freezer.
- Label containers with the prep date.
- Reheat gently or bring to room temp before serving.
Smart swaps
- Add corn or sweet potato for variety.
- Quinoa instead of lentils.
Pair with a program
Eating right is half the result.
Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.