Black Bean and Lentil Chili (Low Sodium, High Protein and Fiber)

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 307.6

Total Fat: 12.7 g
Cholesterol: 43.2 mg
Sodium: 355.0 mg
Total Carbs: 28.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 11.3 g
Protein: 20.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Black Bean and Lentil Chili (Low Sodium, High Protein and Fiber) calories by ingredient

Introduction

I was trying to make chili with what I had in the fridge and this is what I came up with and it actually turned out really well (my boyfriend loved it!).

It's also low in sodium and has high protein and fiber. I was trying to make chili with what I had in the fridge and this is what I came up with and it actually turned out really well (my boyfriend loved it!).

It's also low in sodium and has high protein and fiber.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 120

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

16oz Lean Ground Beef

3/4 cup Lentils (un-cooked)

1 can (or 2 cups) Black Beans (drained and rinsed)

1 large White Onion (Chopped)

3 large Celery Stalks (Chopped)

6 cloves fresh Garlic (minced) (can used canned)

1 can (or 2 cups) diced tomatoes (no salt added)

8oz (or 1 cup) Low Sodium V8 juice

1/2 cup pre-made Pasta Sauce (can use more tomatoes or V8 instead - sauce included in calorie calculations)

Chili powder and Cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

1) Chop all ingredients and add everything except for ground beef to large pot. Mix well.

2) Brown ground beef on medium heat in skillet for about 6-7 minutes

3) Drain ground beef and add to pot. Mix. Simmer all over low heat for 90 -120 minutes (1.5 - 2 hours). Stir occasionally (about every 5-10 minutes).

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user S_LO_15.