LENTIL CHILI

Jan Gordon

2 c. brown lentils
1/2 c. barley
4 c. water
1 onion, chopped
1 med. to large zucchini, chopped
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 - 3 chipotle chilies, seeded* and crushed
2 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 -2 T. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
Black pepper and salt

 

Simmer lentils and barely in water until lentils are tender, approx. 45 minutes; add more water if necessary, or a dollop of red wine couldn't hurt! Add remaining ingredients and simmer for another 20 - 30 minutes. Add 1-16 ounce package of frozen sweet corn. Heat and eat. Makes great leftovers.


*Seed if you don't like it too hot.


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