lentil chili

This recipe is delicious and was the perfect dinner to warm us up on the rainy weekend we just had.  It was a fast fix, but it smelled amazing while cooking!  I love that it's healthy and full of fiber, something I'm convinced Cookie Bandit needs more of in his diet.

Would I normally put lentils in chili?  No, of course not.  But this recipe is definitely worth it!  I love the idea of guilt-free chili!  Excuse me while I go eat a bowl...

Lentil Chili
adapted from Taste of Home's Light and Tasty 2003
1 lb. ground meat
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups lentils
15 oz. tomato sauce
14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
1 onion, chopped
1 T. chili powder
1 t. cumin
1/4 t. pepper

Brown meat in a large stockpot; drain.  Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.  Serves 8.

Nutrition (using ground turkey and low-sodium broth): 278 cal, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 35g carbs, 12g fiber, 25g protein.