Ingredients
PHILLY.INQUIRER
8 oz pork, lean, boneless or ground
2 tsp chili powder
16 oz tomatoes, cut up
1 tsp sugar
3 celery, stalks, sliced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp cumin, ground
1 cup lentils
3/4 cup spicy tomato juice
Directions
TRIM ANY FAT FROM MEAT.CUT MEAT IN 1/2" CUBES.HEAT A NON STICK
SAUCEPAN OR PAN SPRAYED WITH COOKING OIL OVER MEDIUM HIGH HEAT.BROWN
MEAT QUICKLY A STIR IN UNDRAINED TOMATOES,CELERY,ONIONS
LENTILS,WATER,TOMATOJUICE,CHILI POWDER,SUGAR,GARLIC,AND CUMIN.BRING
MIXTURE TO A BOIL;REDUCE HEAT.COVER AN SIMMER FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR OR
UNTIL LENTILS ARE TENDER.MAKES FOUR SERVINGS.
Servings: 4 servings
Low Fat Lentil Chili Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Bean; Chili; Diet; Healthy; Low Fat
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We hope you enjoy this Low Fat Lentil Chili recipe.
