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Ingredients:

2 tbsp. olive oil

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1 onion, diced

2 bell peppers, diced

3 sweet potatoes, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups vegetable broth

1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilis

2 cups steamed lentils

2 tbsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. cumin

1 tbsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and bell peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, lentils, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, to taste.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Serve immediately.

These wraps are incredibly hearty, filling, carb-less and healthy, loaded with tons of veggies – and the best part is that it takes just 20 min to make!

Ingredients:

3 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tbsp. sesame oil

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1-3 tsp. sambal oelek (chili paste)

2 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. rice vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

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1 12-oz. package firm tofu

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 cups chopped mushrooms

Romaine lettuce, for serving

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, ginger, sugar, rice vinegar and garlic; set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and sear until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Add mushrooms and bell pepper to skillet and cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the tofu mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.

Sweet Potato and Lentil Chili

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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