Spicy Red Lentil Chili Recipe

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Spicy Red Lentil Chili
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring lentil and 2 cups water to boil on high heat. Turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid. Place in food processor and puree. (Or use stick blender and partially puree in the pot.).
  2. Melt butter in 3 quart pot. Add onions and sweat without browning about 2 minute Add celery and garlic. Sweat 5 minutes more. Add tomato and cook 5 minutes.
  3. Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water and seasonings. Bring to simmer.
  4. Add reserved whole and pureed lentils plus liquid, and cook about 15 minutes, till lentils are tender.
  5. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Bring chili to boil, add slurry and stir a minute to thicken slightly.
  6. Turn off heat and add green peppers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 227.9 Kcal (954 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.86g 9%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 823.13mg 34%
Potassium 557.13mg 12%
Total Carbs 34.38g 11%
Sugars 3.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 11.65g 47%
Protein 10.69g 21%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 24%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 61.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.98 Kcal (285 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.75g 9%
Cholesterol 3.28mg 4%
Sodium 245.54mg 34%
Potassium 166.19mg 12%
Total Carbs 10.25g 11%
Sugars 1.12g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 47%
Protein 3.19g 21%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 24%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 18.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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