Turkey-Lentil Chili

This bright, delicious lentil chili uses turkey sausage in place of ground beef.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cups dry lentils
• sea salt to taste
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• 1 pound turkey sausage
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Stir the sausage mixture into the simmering lentils. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley to serve.