Lentil Chili (Ada) Recipe


Submitted by christinavt

Makes 6 servings


Bulgur wheat gives texture to this meatless chili. From the American Diabetes Association. canola oil, onion, garlic, dried lentils, dry bulgur wheat, chicken broth or vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, chili powder, cumin cvt

Ingredients
2 tbsp 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 broth or vegetable broth (105273)
2 cups canned tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped (82687)
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.

  2. Add the dry lentils and bulgur wheat and stir.

  3. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.

Categories

Beans, Tomatoes, Main Dish, American, Simmer, Vegetarian, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 287.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
275
Calories from Fat
53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.9g
9%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
426mg
18%
Total Carbohydrates
45.1g
15%
Dietary Fiber
16.6g
66%
Sugars
4.4g
Protein
13.1g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 18%
Calcium 6% Iron 24%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
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