Works for me: Lentil Chili


Shannon is theming this week's Works For Me Wednesday, and asking us to post our favorite healthy-eating recipes. This chili was a big winner at our house when I was growing up, and Jon loves it too. Needless to say, it appears on the menu every month.

Chili con Lentils

4 cups water
1 tsp salt
2 1/3 cups (one pound) lentils, washed
1 can stewed tomatoes (28 oz)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
2 Tbsp dried parsley

Bring water to a boil in 2 qt saucepan. Add salt and lentils. Simmer 30 minutes. DO NOT DRAIN. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 10 more minutes. Adjust consistence if necessary.


I tend to eyeball the seasonings, as we prefer things a little more heavily seasoned, but this is a great mild recipe for families. The versatility of this recipe is unmatched. I usually serve it the first night over some nutty brown rice. The leftover make excellent burrito or taco filling. Jon has even been known to use leftover lentils as omelet filling!

Yummy, healthful, and cheap. Works for me! Head over to Shannon's place for more healthy yummy goodness!

Comments

gail@more than a song said…
Looks good and pretty easy! I haven't done lentils in so long, I need to try this. Thanks for sharing it.
1/10/2007 07:46:00 AM
PastormacsAnn said…
I love lentils. This looks great.
1/10/2007 10:15:00 PM
Amy said…
Lentil omlettes.... Now that's a new one! I tried lentil macaroni and cheese back when I was trying to be a vegetarian.

Thanks for sharing the chili recipe!
1/12/2007 07:39:00 AM
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