Lentil Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup dry bulgur wheat
• 3 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups canned tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 cup diced sweet potatoes (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
• 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add the dry lentils and bulgur wheat and stir.
4. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil (at this point you can also add in the sweet potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper).
5. Simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.

Yield:

6 servings