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.

Aliyu Idris Adam
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This chili is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Imtiyaz Waise
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This chili is delicious! I love the hint of sweetness from the carrots and corn.


Huxley Davies
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This chili is so flavorful and satisfying! I will definitely be making this again.


Soshi Chowdhury
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of spices and vegetables.


oscar castellanos
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


damian paco Santiago
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This chili is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


xoli Zwane
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Pretty Savage
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This chili is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love that it's a healthier version of chili, but it still has all the flavor.


josh kingcade
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Abangflora Stephen
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This is a great chili recipe! I've tried many different chili recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of spices and flavors.


Kukkoo Cutie
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I made this chili for my family last night and they loved it! It was so flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the hint of sweetness from the carrots and corn.


XXcrazy_gamezXX
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's packed with vegetables and has a nice, hearty flavor. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.