Lentil Chili II Recipe
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Lentil Chili II

By: RJTABER 
"Lentils are cooked in a flavorful chili along with carrots and celery."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (66)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups chopped onion
  • 1 bulb garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 dash paprika
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 cups sliced celery

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in lentils, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. Pour in the water. Season chili with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Mix carrots and celery into the chili. Continue cooking 20 minutes over low heat, until lentils, carrots, and celery are tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 189 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by Kara   view full review
I made some changes to this recipe, but I loved the end result. I omitted the oil and butter....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by sunshine   view full review
amazing. I tried this recipe when I was trying some healthier alternatives for myself and now...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by dmeadville   view full review
I loved this recipe, but I don't like cooked carrots and my bf doesn't like celery so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by D Kruz   view full review
Great recipe!! I added double the chili powder and it spiced it up to perfection. My husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by puppy love   view full review
WOW!!!!!! Such incredible taste! I have never left a review before, but I just had to this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by Tara   view full review
This was very good. My husband and i loved it. We ate it with tortilla chips and cheddar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2006 by Anna B.   view full review
This was okay, but it needed more flavor. My husband didn't like it at all.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by B knows best   view full review
You definitely need a large pot! I started out doing what the recipe called for, but then I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by SKS   view full review
Yummy! I gave it four stars because like other reviews said, I did need to add spices and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Deedee   view full review
This is FANTASTIC. My only complaint is that it makes such a huge amount. Next time, I'll have...

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