Lentil Chili II

Lentils are cooked in a flavorful chili along with carrots and celery.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Mix carrots and celery into the chili. Continue cooking 20 minutes over low heat, until lentils, carrots, and celery are tender.