Lentil Chili
Per ServingLentil Chili |
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| Makes: 8 | ||
| Serving Size: 3/4 cup | ||
| Calories | 255 | |
| Fat | 3.5 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 46 | g |
| Fiber | 14 | g |
| Sugars | 5 | g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
| Sodium | 215 | mg |
| Protein | 14 | g |
| Choices: Starch 2, Vegetable 2, Lean meat 1 | ||
- Makes: 8
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
| 4 | dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded | |
| 4 | dried pasilla chilies, stemmed and seeded | |
| 1/2 | tsp. | cumin seeds |
| 1/2 | tsp. | coriander seeds |
| 1 | Tbsp. | coarsely chopped fresh oregano |
| 2 | small | onions, chopped |
| 3 | garlic cloves, minced | |
| 1 | can | (28 oz.) whole tomatoes with liquid |
| 1 | Tbsp. | olive oil |
| 1 1/2 | cups | bulgur wheat |
| 1 | cup | dried brown lentils |
| 2 1/2 | cups | water |
| 1 | can | (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
Directions
- In a large skillet, toast the guajillo and pasilla chilies on each side until browned, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the peppers. Transfer the chilies to a bowl. Pour boiling water over them, and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin and coriander seeds and toast for 5 minutes, until fragrant. Using a coffee or spice grinder, grind the seeds into a powder. Add the oregano to the skillet and toast for 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Reserve 1 cup of liquid from the soaked chilies and discard the rest. Place the rehydrated chilies and the reserved 1 cup of water into a blender or food processor. Add the ground cumin and coriander seeds, toasted oregano, onions, garlic, and tomatoes with their liquid. Puree until smooth.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the bulgur wheat and lentils, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the chili mixture and the 2 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Add in the kidney beans. Simmer 5 minutes more before serving.
