Northwestern-Style Lentil Chili

(from mdauphin’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chili or Soup

Ingredients

  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 
1 c. diced onion
  • 
1 clove garlic, minced
  • 
4 c. low-sodium V8
  • 
1 potato, washed and diced
  • 
1 c. dry lentils
  • 
1 c. carrots, diced
  • 
2 tsp. chili powder
  • 
6 tbsp. nonfat sour cream

Directions

  1. Generously spray a large pot or Dutch Oven with olive oil spray or use a teaspoon of olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic until lightly golden, about 2 or 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low until the lentils and vegetables are tender, around 20-25 minutes. Serve chili in bowls and garnish the top of each one with a tbsp. of sour cream. We recommend serving this chili with your favorite steamed vegetables.

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