Vegan Chili Loaded Potatoes

Loaded baked potatoes are the PERFECT family meal. Everyone can load on their favorite things, and leave off things they don't like. I find that my kids love to help load up the potatoes. We love to put Vegan Lentil Chili on top, and homemade fresh Salsa. But there are so many options!

I especially love making these because its not labor intensive and doesn't require a lot of conentration-- it kinda comes together on its own and I can get other stuff done while its cooking. And lets face it, sometimes I am a dingbat and try to do 20 things at once. So its nice when a recipe is forgiving! :-)

Loaded Potatoes

For the Chili (serves 2-- you can easily double or triple if needed!):
1 15 oz can organic black beans

1 small can of sliced olives

1/2 cup chopped red and green peppers each (1 cup total)

1/2 cup lentils ( I like to use yellow, red, or orange because they break down and make it creamy)

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp chili powder

2 cups veggie stock

Other toppings:

Pickled jalepenos

green onions

corn

salsa

broccoli

fresh peppers

salt/pepper

Preheat oven to 400. Place your potatoes in-- however many you need for you or your family. Let them cook for about 40 minutes, or until soft. While potatoes are cooking, make the chili.  Rinse and drain beans. Add all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil (I know, SO EASY!). Turn down heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until lentils are soft.  We like to put all the topping choices in bowls on the table so everyone can pick and choose what they would like to eat.

Hope you enjoy this yummy, simple, plant based meal!