Bean and Lentil Chili

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1/2 cup dried brown lentils
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion (but yellow is okay, too)
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt (more or less)
• 1 teaspoon vegan brown sugar (or other sweetener)
• 2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans (well rinsed)
• 1 15 oz can chopped tomatoes

Directions:

Cook the lentils in plenty of water. (appx 40 min) Dice the vegetables and saute with olive oil in a large pot for 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, lentils, and seasonings. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Serves: about 4

Preparation time: 30 minutes