Lentil Chili
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Serves6 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound beef, ground, 85% lean
- 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 cups lentils, cooked, drained
- 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground (optional)
Directions
- In a large saucepan, brown beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into bite sized pieces. Drain fat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for about 1 hour until flavors are blended.
- Serve hot, topped with your favorite chili toppings.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of ground meat in this recipe in place of ground beef.
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Chili
Amount Per Serving (1 cup eachg)
Calories 222
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 34mg
11%
Sodium 166mg
7%
Potassium 661mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 6g
Protein 18g
36%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
23%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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