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title: Mexican-Spiced Lentil Chili & Rice Bowls
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/mexican-spiced-lentil-chili-and-rice-bowls-69135a8a623e0c85b681fc33
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk]
tags: [Veggie, Mexican, Chili, Rice Bowl]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 597
source_chef: Oliver Meder
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the bold Mexican spices and chili taste.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Very easy to make with straightforward steps.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/mexican-spiced-lentil-chili-rice-bowls.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Halve and quarter @lime{1%unit}. Peel and mince @garlic{2%cloves}. Trim and slice @scallions{4%units}, separating whites and greens. Dice @long green pepper{1%unit}.

Heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and green pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, ~{5%minutes}. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Add garlic, @cumin{1%tsp}, @mexican spice blend{1%tbsp}, and @tomato paste{1%tbsp}; cook 1 minute. Stir in @lentils{1%cup}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}, @sugar{½%tsp}, and water.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring frequently, until flavors meld and chili has thickened slightly, ~{8%minutes}. -- TIP: If chili seems too thick, stir in more water a splash at a time.

Meanwhile, cook @jasmine rice{1%cup} according to package directions. Fluff rice with a fork.

Divide rice between bowls. Top with chili, @mexican cheese blend{2%oz}, and @sour cream{2%tbsp}. Garnish with scallion greens and a squeeze of lime juice.