I've never cooked with lentils and after making this chili I have no idea why I haven't. They are yummy little buggers that fill you up. My 1 year old ate this chili right up as did my husband and the company we had visiting for a few days from the States. I served the chili with tortilla chips and garnish fixings. This recipe makes a big old pot that will last a while! Enjoy!
Yield: 10+ servings
Ingredients
1/2 bag dried green lentils - about 2.5-3 cups (soaked for 4 hours in a bowl of water then rinsed)
Splash of olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup chili powder
Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans crushed tomatoes
Garnish Ingredients
Sour cream
grated cheese
Franks hot sauce
sliced green onions
Method
Soak lentils for 4 hours and rinse. In a large pot over medium heat warm olive oil. Toss in ground turkey and cook through, about 7 minutes. Add chili powder, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for a few more minutes and stir. Pour in diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and lentils. Cover and simmer on low for at least 30 minutes stirring occasionally. The more it simmers the yummier it will be! Serve with garnishes and tortilla chips. Yum!
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