Lentil Chili

17 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 c. lentils
  • 6 c. water
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 large red or green pepper
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 c. tomato paste
  • 1 small can V-8 or tomato juice
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute garlic, onions and hot pepper in olive oil.
  2. 2
    Add lentils, water and spices.
  3. 3
    Simmer 25 to 30 minutes in a covered pot until lentils are tender.
  4. 4
    Add tomato paste, juice, vinegar, sugar, red or green pepper and celery.
  5. 5
    Add salt and additional water, if needed.
  6. 6
    Simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  7. 7
    Serve plain, over rice or pasta.

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