Delicious Lentil Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dry lentils
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup cold water

Recipe

• 1 boil water.
• 2 add salt and lentils.
• 3 cover and cook over low heat 30 minutes.
• 4 do not drain.
• 5 add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion, celery, garlic and cold water.
• 6 cover and continue to cook over low heat for an additional 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• 7 turn off heat, taste for seasoning.
• 8 i add about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• 9 top with shredded cheese, chopped onion and a dollop of sour cream or whatever you usually put on your favorite chili!