Spicy Red Lentil Stew

Serve the stew as a side dish or with a salad and toasted pita bread as a vegetarian main course.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  cups red lentils
• 7  cups vegetable broth
• 1  chili pepper, minced (wear gloves for protection)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped carrot
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1  clove garlic, crushed
•  salt
•  ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon  oil

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Saute chili pepper, onion, garlic, celery and carrots for 3-5 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat.
6. Simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7. Season with additional spices if desired.
8. Serve and Enjoy!