Lentil Chili

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 92.0
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
  • Sodium: 796.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 5.6 g

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Introduction

It's rib-sticking chili without ground beef. For a no-sweat version, use frozen chopped onion, frozen diced bell peppers and jarred minced garlic. Use your choice of toppings, such as lowfat sour cream, grated cheese, or minced red onion. It's rib-sticking chili without ground beef. For a no-sweat version, use frozen chopped onion, frozen diced bell peppers and jarred minced garlic. Use your choice of toppings, such as lowfat sour cream, grated cheese, or minced red onion.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    4 cups (1 quart) reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
    1 cup chopped onion
    1 cup chopped, seeded, and stemmed green bell pepper
    1 Tbsp minced garlic
    2 Tbsp chili powder
    1 tsp ground cumin
    1 3/4 cup reduced-sodium canned diced tomatoes
    1/2 lb brown lentils (about 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp)
    1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves

Directions

1. Put ¼ cup broth in a large saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Stir over heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Stir in chili powder and cumin, cook for 15 seconds, then add remainder of broth (3¾ cups), tomatoes, lentils and cilantro. Bring to a full simmer.

3. Cover with lid askew, reduce heat to low, and simmer slowly for 45 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and chili is thick.

Serving Size: Makes six 1.5 cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KENFALLON.