FALSE ALARM VEGETABLE CHILI

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This is one of Joe Bonanno's most popular firehouse dishes. Choose a chili powder that suits your taste for heat. Leave the pot uncovered during simmering to allow excess water to evaporate and the chili to thicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large carrot, chopped medium
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or 1/4 cup drained canned chopped green chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound dried lentils, rinsed
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/3 cup chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, green and red peppers, carrot, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in 7 cups water, lentils, tomato paste, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Stir to blend, adding stewed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and crushed red-pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. If the chili starts to dry out, add hot water as needed. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

muktar karofi
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This chili is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Arshad Waran
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I'm not a big fan of vegetarian chili, but this one is actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Jus Van
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Saifullah Adeel
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Don Blaq
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This chili is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing!


dada abbey
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian chili recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


SS MIDEA
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer, and this is a great way to use them up.


Raid Legends
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sudayee MK
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This chili is a great base recipe. I like to add different vegetables and spices to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Danicia Duffus
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I found this chili to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices, such as cumin and oregano.


Matthew Kisor
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This chili is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Ahmadkhan Bangash
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this chili. It's a great way to get more vegetables in my diet.


gibson mwale
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This chili is so easy to make! I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours. It was perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Juwel Saniya
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I love that this recipe uses a variety of vegetables, including sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn. It gives the chili a really nice texture and flavor.


Sana Princess
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This vegetarian chili is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.