VEGGIE LENTIL CHILI NON CARNE!

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Not everyone wants to use minced beef or Quorn mince for a chili, so here's a version that uses Puy-style lentils. It's also a great way of using up (or disguising!) winter root vegetables. t's scrummy enough to get past some of the most devout meat-eaters I know, so why not give it a go, served with brown rice? Mix in a couple of tablespoons of natural yoghurt, if you want a less spicy version or if the chili is too hot.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 ounces puy lentils or 3 1/2 ounces green lentils
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 parsnip, peeled & grated
1 medium carrot, grated
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
7 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 fresh red fresh chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped, adjust to suit your taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 stock, cube
handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the lentils in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, not allowing them to boil dry. They should be almost cooked after this time.
  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and sauté the onion, garlic, carrot and parsnip for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chili, ground coriander seeds and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Roughly chop the tinned tomatoes and add to the frying pan with the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and stock cube. Mix well.
  • Add the lentils and stir well. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the kidney beans and heat through. Finally add the chopped cilantro leaves.
  • Serve with brown rice and a garnish of natural yoghurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 6.7

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