Lentil Chili

Carianne's Note:

A great throw-together lowfat meal. (2 WW points). Freezes well for make-ahead lunches. Sometimes I add garbanzo beans. This is from the Secrets of Lowfat Cooking cookbook, a great resource.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3/4 cup dry lentils, cleaned
• 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups whole kernel corn

Directions:

1. Combine everything (except tomato sauce and corn) in 2 1/2 quart pot and boil over high heat.
2. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 25- 30 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce and corn.
4. Simmer for 10- 15 minutes.
5. Serve hot!
6. Great garnished with lowfat sour cream.
7. For Vegetarian use only the vegetable broth. Do not use the low fat sour cream garnish for Vegans.

Reviews

[Meowmix318]

This was a great lentil chili! I added in carrots and a little green onion. I also used cayenne pepper instead of the chili powder. And I also added in some cooked chicken because my boyfriend said he needed to have some kind of meat with his meal. Loved the recipe and will make this again!

[Chef #499592]

this really is great. i used black beans in place of corn (because that's what i had on hand, but i am sure corn would be good in there, too) and garam masala instead of allspice. plus, i added some cayenne pepper and picante sauce in order to liven it up. taste explosion.

[Coley 91]

Wonderful recipe. My husband LOVED it. Its very hearty... and it makes a lot!!! I added some other beans to it. It was delicious. We will make it again and again. Thanks. :)