Lentil Chili

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Lentil Chili

 

Recipe By :Molly Katzen

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:30

Categories : Soups, Stews & Chilis

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 cups dried lentils

6 cups water (tomato juice can be substituted for

2 cups water)

1 pound canned tomatoes -- chopped

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

12 medium garlic cloves -- minced

2 medium onions -- finely chopped

2 teaspoons salt

lots of freshly ground black pepper

4 tablespoons tomato paste -- or more to taste

2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar

crushed red pepper -- to taste

 

Place lentils and water in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil,

partially cover (mostly cover, but leave an air vent), and lower the heat to a

simmer. Leave it this way for about 30 minutes, checking it every now and then

to be sure it isn't cooking any faster than a gentle simmer. (You can chop the

vegetables during this time.)

 

Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, thyme, garlic, and onions. Stir, mostly cover

again, and let it cook for another 45 to 60 minutes until the lentils are

tender. Check the water level as it cooks and add water or tomato juice in

1/4-cup increments as needed, to prevent dryness. Stir from the bottom every 10

to 15 minutes during the cooking.

 

Add salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Stir and continue to simmer slowly,

partially covered, until the lentils are very soft (up to 30 minutes more).

 

About 10 to 15 minutes before serving, add vinegar and red pepper. Adjust

seasonings to taste, and serve topped with some minced fresh parsley and/or

cilantro.

 

Description:

" This chili is full-bodied and richly seasoned. The seemingly huge

amount of garlic blends in well, mellowing with the length of the

cooking. "

Cuisine:

" Southwestern "

Copyright:

" 1988 "

Start to Finish Time:

" 2:00 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 363 Calories; 1g Fat (3.0% calories from

fat); 28g Protein; 63g Carbohydrate; 31g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 699mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : This freezes very well.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 1582 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1091 0 4722 0