Spicy Lentil Chili

Name: Spicy Lentil Chili Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 large carrots quartered lengthwise and chopped 1/2 inch; 1 large onion chopped into 1/2 inch; 2 large jalapenos chopped into 1/2 inch; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 3 TBS chopped jarred garlic; 1 + 1/2 TBS cumin (1/2 added at end); 1 + 1 tsp five spice powder (1 added at end); 1 tsp celery seed; 1 tsp chipotle powder; 2 tsp crushed red pepper; 2 cups dry lentils (I used brown); 10 cups water divided (more or less depending on how much you add to cooking with the lentils); 2 TBS chia; 1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 tsp salt

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 90

Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

2 large carrots quartered lengthwise and chopped 1/2 inch1 large onion chopped into 1/2 inch2 large jalapenos chopped into 1/2 inch2 tbs extra virgin olive oil3 TBS chopped jarred garlic1 + 1/2 TBS cumin (1/2 added at end)1 + 1 tsp five spice powder (1 added at end)1 tsp celery seed1 tsp chipotle powder2 tsp crushed red pepper2 cups dry lentils (I used brown)10 cups water divided (more or less depending on how much you add to cooking with the lentils)2 TBS chia1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Cut carrot into quarters lengthwise then chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Chop onion and jalapenos into coarse 1/2 inch chop leaving seeds and ribs in jalapenos for extra heat or removing them for a milder flavour.

Meanwhile in a large pot (around 8 quarts or so) heat olive oil gently. Add carrots and stir to coat. Saute carrots over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the onion and jalapenos and saute for another 3 minutes. Add cumin, five spice powder, chipotle powder, and celery seeds stirring well to prevent burning for another 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir well. The spices may stick slightly that's fine just make sure they do not burn. Saute garlic for 3 minutes.

Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for about 15 minutes. The water should be reduced slightly.

Rinse lentils while simmering vegetables being sure to remove any rocks or other debris. Add lentils to the pot along with 3 and a half cups of water. Being sure to cover veggies and lentils. Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes checking occasionally to add more water if needed to prevent lentils from burning dry.

Add can of tomatoes last 1/2 TBS of cumin and last 1 tsp of five spice powder and simmer on low for 5 minutes to blend flavours.

Make sure to remove bay leaves before serving.

Serving Size: Makes 10 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PJNSGRL78.

Servings Per Recipe: 10

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