[Home]  [GFCF Recipe Index]  [Frugal Food Storage]  [Biblical Womanhood]  [Archived Recipe Index]  [Links] [New Blog]  [Old Fashioned Education]  [Prairie Homemaker]  [My Mother's Blog] Lentil Chili Deluxe 1 pound dry lentils 1/2 cup dry converted or parboiled white rice 1/2 cup dehydrated celery 1/4 cup dry onions 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh water to cover 29-ounce can, or two 15-ounce cans tomatoes 12-ounce can, or two 6-ounce cans tomato paste 4-ounce can green chili peppers 1 tablespoon chili powder 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon each black pepper, oregano & cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons oil More water as necessary Rinse the lentils if desired and place them in a gallon-sized pot. Add enough water to cover plus plenty extra. Place the pot on the stove and bring the lentils and to a boil. Add the rice, dry celery, onion and garlic powder. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chili peppers and seasonings. Mix well. Add more water if the mixture seems too thick. Return the chili to a gentle boil. Allow the chili to continue simmering for another 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavorings and make sure everything is soft. Serve hot with cornbread or crackers. If desired the recipe may be cut in half to make a smaller amount. Half a pound of lentils measures about 1-1/4 cups. Makes 12 servings as written. [Home]  [GFCF Recipe Index]  [Frugal Food Storage]  [Biblical Womanhood]  [Archived Recipe Index]  [Links] [New Blog]  [Old Fashioned Education]  [Prairie Homemaker]  [My Mother's Blog] GFCF = Gluten Free & Casein Free The Christian Counter © FrugalAbundance 2007-2008  :-)  And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.  Use hospitality one to another without grudging.  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.--1 Peter 4:8-10