The Educated Eater Canada

By: Kyle Jones, RHN – In Fond Rememberance – Moncton, NB

Looking for ways to decrease your meat consumption? Try this vegetarian chili – loaded with fibre and taste, you won’t miss the beef!

Ingredients:

• 2 TBSP Olive oil or butter
• 4 cups chopped onion
• 1 bulb garlic, chopped
• 1 package (16 oz) of dry lentils
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 quarts (8 cups) of water
• 2 cups each: sliced carrots, celery, green pepper
• 2 TBSP chili powder
• 1 TBSP cumin
• 1 dash paprika; pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil/butter in large pot over low heat.
2. Stir in onion and garlic, cook until tender.
3. Mix in lentils and tomato products. Pour in water. Season and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer 30 min, stirring occasionally.
5. Mix other vegetables into chili. Continue cooking for 20 minutes over low heat.