Lentil Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 t chili powder
  • 1-2 t cumin
  • 16 oz. brown lentils
  • 2 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes
  • Bay leaf
  • 2 32-oz cans chicken stock
  • Fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Sautee onions, peppers, and olive oil until brown
  2. Stir in garlic and spices; cook for ~1 min
  3. Add remaining ingredients
  4. Boil, then simmer ~30 min – until lentils are soft
  5. Puree ~3 c chili for thickness; add back to bowl
  6. Serve with cheese, sour cream, chips as desired
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro to taste

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