Lentil Chili
From annacg 16 years ago
- 40 minutes to make
- Serves 4
This was adapted from the Feb. 2008 issue of Bon Appetit. The original version was okay, but I added a few things here and there (honey, extra tomato puree). Follow the directions as stated, but when the chili thickens, add more spices to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil shopping list
- 1/2 cup chopped onions shopping list
- 2-3 cloves garlic shopping list
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (such as Gebhardt) shopping list
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin shopping list
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano shopping list
- 4 cups water shopping list
- 1/2 cup tomato puree shopping list
- 1 cup lentils shopping list
- 1 cup tomato puree (or as needed) shopping list
- 1 tablespoon honey (less if desired) shopping list
- salt & pepper to taste shopping list
How to make it
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minte. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook for 30 seconds. Add water, tomato puree and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is thick (about 30 minutes). If desired, stir in extra tomato puree and honey for sweetness. Add salt and pepper to taste
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Ohh, yeah. The funny thing is I was preparing this same recipe from Bon Appetit tomorrow - and now I shall make yours. Thank you so much!
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I made it yesterday and it was delicious. It gets a 5 from me...thanks again!
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