Recipe: Chili with Lentils

CHILI WITH LENTILS

1 lb. dry lentils
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cups boiling water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (16-oz.) can tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

Rinse dry lentils. Pick out any stems or stones.

Add salt and lentils to boiling water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Do not drain.

Add tomatoes or tomato sauce, chili powder, onion, celery, and garlic. Cover and simmer 30 minutes more, or until lentils are tender.

Serve over rice, spaghetti or corn chips.

Makes 7 servings.