Hearty Lentil Chili Food

HEARTY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• In a 6-qt Dutch oven, cook sausage until cooked through. Remove sausage, drain fat.
• Add beef, onion and green pepper to Dutch oven; cook until onion is tender.
• Stir in sausage, chili powder, bouillon granules, cumin and oregano.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Stir in undrained tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Rinse lentils.
• Stir lentils into meat mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer about 30 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese if desired.

LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• In a heavy stock pot, saute the onion and garlic until onion is transparent.
• Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until turkey is cooked through, stirring frequently.
• Add from broth through epazote, stir to blend, bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook on medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• At end of the cooking time, season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Garnish with sliced green onions and grated cheddar cheese.

EASY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Combine lentils and 7 cups of water in a Dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
• Peel and chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic, and put it in a small bowl with all the spices.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onions until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute for a minute, then add the seasonings.
• Stir in 2 cups of water with the onions. Add the onion mixture to the lentils.
• Partially cover and cook for 45 minutes more, stirring every 10 minutes until thick.
• Add the vinegar and sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro if desired.

HEARTY LENTIL & BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add lentils, stock, chili powder and tomatoes.
• Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are almost cooked. Add water or more vegetable stock if necessary to prevent from burning.
• Stir in kidney beans and bell pepper and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, or until lentils are tender and liquid has been absorbed. If desired, garnish with parsley or cilantro before serving.