Lentil Chili Recipe
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Lentil Chili

By: Robyn Webb 
"This makes for a pleasant alternative to your standard chili. It's also much lower in fat and has no meat! Enjoy! This recipe is from the WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 15 minutes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1 cup dry bulgur wheat
  • 3 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups canned whole tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the oil, onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the lentils and bulgur wheat. Add the broth, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 281 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by JRIPLEY   view full review
This is an excellent recipe and I highly recommend it. I like to increase the chili powder a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2008 by susigecko   view full review
I really enjoyed making this recipe! Like some of the other reviewers, I prepped my lentils...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by Julie L   view full review
Best vegetarian chili I EVER had, husband loved it as well. The only thing I did different is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by angela   view full review
This is a great week night meal. Flavorful, easy and quick. I added extra cumin and topped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by veggigoddess   view full review
Not lentil chili, but just regular lentil soup but in chowder form. It was good though I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by WOLF   view full review
This is a marvelous dish. I have a little suggestion for those who are a little timid around...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by DAC097   view full review
This recipe was easy to make and very tasty (I did cut down the amount of chili powder to 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by Tara   view full review
Fantastic recipe! I substituted the 2 cups of tomatoes for a 14 1/2 ounce can of petite diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Cooky McGee   view full review
I have made this recipe a number of times now. This recipe takes no times to make and is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Joyousfreee   view full review
This is easy, affordable and very healthy. I'm adding it to my regular rotation of meals. I...

 

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