Red Lentil & Vegetable Chili

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 237.9
  • Total Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 604.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.7 g
  • Protein: 15.0 g

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Introduction

This is inspired by Wegmans Red Lentil Chili. This is inspired by Wegmans Red Lentil Chili.
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1 1/4 C. Red Lentils
    1 C. diced tomatoes
    2 Stalks Celery, diced
    2 large carrot, diced
    1 Medium Onion, diced
    3-4 Cloves Garlic (or to taste), chopped
    1 C. Green pepper, diced
    1 T. Tomato paste
    1 Pkg. Vegetable Broth (32 oz.)
    ~1 T. Chili powder
    ~1 T. Paprika
    ~1 t. Turmeric
    ~Cayenne Pepper to taste

Directions

*Bring Lentils and equal amount water to a boil.
*Cook for about 5 min. until they absorb most of the water.
*Remove from heat and puree about 1/4 of the lentils in a blender or food processor. Mix with remaining lentils and liquid and set aside.
*Sautee vegetables except green pepper in cooking spray until they begin to soften.
*Stir in seasonings, then broth and lentils.
*Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 30 min.
*Check seasonongs and adjust if needed.
*When seasonings are adjusted and other vegetables soft, add green pepper.
*Cook about 5 min. then remove from heat. Let stand in pot until cool enough to serve.

Makes about 7-8 Cups. 1 serving = 1.5 C.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINDYTW.