Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Name: Vegetarian Lentil Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped green peppers; 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped onions; 2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chili powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 cups water; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by wife2abadge

"Miracle -- my two kids, my husband, and I all like this! It makes quite a bit - we had it for at least three dinners."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped green peppers
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped onions
2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
¹⁄₄ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups water
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper

directions

In a large pot, combine undrained tomatoes, rinsed and drained beans, 3 cups water, green peppers, onions, dry lentils, chili powder, and garlic powder.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; heat through.
Serve with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.