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19 Feb
The guys will really take to this once they find out there is beer in it. A very hearty chili that can sit on the stove all day long while the game is on. Lentils are a good source of fiber, plus, believe it or not, beer is low in sodium. Healthy chili recipes made with lentils will become a natural when the temperature starts to drop.
2 cups lentils, rinsed and sorted
7 cups water
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded, deribbed and diced into small pieces
2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes in the juice
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 12 oz can of beer
1 lb smoked kielbasa or any smoked sausage, sliced 1/4″ thick
3 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Reduced fat sour cream
Shredded cheddar cheese
Use an 8 quart soup pot for this one.
Add the lentils to the pot and pour in all the water.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover with lid ajar.
Cook about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. It does not take long.
Add the onions, peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, sausage and salt.
Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low. Cook another 30 minutes until the peppers are soft.
Taste to adjust for seasonings.
This can keep on the stove for several hours at a very low heat.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some cheddar cheese.