Lentil,corn and Sweet Pepper Chilli (Ww 5 Points)

Noo's Note:

A really simple and very tasty dish,that is made better by the fact that it contains absolutely no saturated fat and no cholesterol. Great on it's own,but we equally love it made into chimichangas (using low fat flour tortillas and low fat cheese of course!!). A great vegetarian dish!!

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

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) tin crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups dry lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups corn
• 1 large red pepper, chopped
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander

Directions:

1. Heat non stick dutch oven.Add the oil and onion,saute until golden (about 7 mins).Add the tomatoes,stock and the lentils,and bring to the boil.
2. Reduce to a simmer,and cook covered for 20 minutes.
3. Add the corn,pepper,chillies,cumin and ground coriander and salt.
4. Bring to the boil again,then reduce to a simmer,cover and cook until the lentils and vegetables are soft (about 15 mins).
5. Stir in the chopped coriander and serve.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

Ok have to echo what has already been said. Great flavor, very thick, super easy, and best of all no cholesterol. Also like how colorful this chili was with all the reds, yellows, and golden browns. A simple green salad made a great side for this tasty chili. Thanks for the post.

[Brooke the Cook in WI]

FANTASTIC - really loved this chili. Although no meat could be found, it was a wonderful thick and comforting chili with a real Mexican flair. Noo is right, tortilla's would be a great accompaniment. I used the red lentils which gave a really pretty color and provided a nice contrast between the yellow corn and rest of the chili. Plan to make again!

[White Rose Child]

Simple and tasty! I used a sprinkle of red pepper flakes in place of the canned chiles, and tossed in some mushrooms that just begged to be added with the peppers. This is great served with garlic toast or bruschetta. Thanks for posting!