Lentil Chili

This makes for a pleasant alternative to your standard chili. It's also much lower in fat and has no meat! Enjoy! This recipe is from the WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 15 minutes.

• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 3 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup dry bulgur wheat
• 2 cups canned whole tomatoes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the oil, onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the lentils and bulgur wheat. Add the broth, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.