Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2013

Flexible recipe. I made lots of modifications based on what I had in the pantry and to reduce the quantity. I used 1 cup dry lentils. Instead of water, I used Veggie broth (probably about 3.5 cups). I used a can of Rotel tomatoes with green chiles instead of the crushed tomatoes. I only used about 1/3 can of tomato paste, about 2 cloves of garlic and 1/2 a chopped onion. I used a package of dry chili seasoning mix (McCormick) instead of messing with all the others. It only took about 30 mins at a simmer. Served it with some cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro to brighten it up and cut the tomato flavor. Very tasty.

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Sarah

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2012

The other lentil chili is better. This one is was pretty bland and I doubled the spices. 4 cups onion!Yikes. I only went with one onion.

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CRAZY4SUSHI

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2012

This is really good and I highly recommend giving it a try. I actually made mine in the slow cooker and it turned out perfect. I cooked it on high for 5 hours because I was a little short on time. The only changes I made were to use 1tsp of garlic powder instead of garlic, I am pregnant and I can not stand the smell of raw garlic right now...and I also used 1 qt of chicken broth and 1 qt of water. As for the spices I used a little more than the measurements given here. Turned out perfect.

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Erika

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2012

Omitted celery and reduced spices to the taste of our household (I see that some reviewers actually increased the spices!). Most of household loved it!

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Stefanie S.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Living In: Gardner, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2012

Made this as the veggie option for a party - Everyone loved it. Went down better than the chicken dish. Easy to make too.

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Sophie

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2012

Delicious and very hearty! I used 1/2 onion and 1/2 cabbage. Even with adding an extra tbsp. of chili powder, it still needs more kick. I have lots of leftovers too which is great!

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soreyle

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2011

I substituted zucchini and mushrooms instead of the carrots and celery, added a little bit of worcestershire and ketchup and BAM it was amazing. Top it off with cheddar cheese and it will be a hit!

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latinramen

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2011

because this recipe is extremely dietary, i give it a 5. make sure to load up on the spices though....and add cayenne for heat (maybe a tsp if you like it HOT). i have to say though, w/o meet this looks filling but you will be hungry in a few hours so you might want to follow other cooks and add some meat. I ended up adding some leftover mexican-style shredded chicken that I made in the slow cooker and it was awesome. Overall, I think that chicken is more complimentary than adding ground beef or turkey.

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Oh! Susannah

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tustin, California, USA

Living In: Berkeley, California, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2011

I'm sooo glad I found this recipe!!! I really love chili and love lentils so I decided to give this a try. Because many reviews said it was bland I decided to add all the same seasonings I add to my good old beef Chili recipe. Chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, sweet smoked paprika, chipolte powder, and oregano. I also added a chopped green pepper and instead of The large can of crushed tomatoes I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilis, a small can of mexican stewed tomatoes and and a small can of tomato sauce. Also, I believe that good chili must be made with bear so I addd a bottle of bear with the tomatos. It came out FABULOUS!!!! Next time I will add some chopped zucchini with the carrots and celery. I will definately be making this again and again and again........ =)

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Tamara

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lisbon, Maine, USA

Living In: Laconia, New Hampshire, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2011

Excellent! I didn't have crushed tomatoes so i just used tomato sauce instead. I also added green bell peppers. This is on our dinner roatation from now on!

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