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Lentil Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 19 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup green lentils, cooked or canned
- 10 oz can whole mushrooms, drained
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Directions
- 1. In a heavy skillet, brown beef with onion and garlic. Drain off excess fat. Add tomato sauce, lentils, mushrooms, water, chili powder and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, one hour.
- 2. Add vinegar and simmer 15 minutes.
Nutritional information
- Per Serving (200g)
- Calories 235.8
- Protein 17.2g
- Carbohydrates 22g
- Fibre 8.4g
- Sugars 4g
- Fat 7.7g
- Cholesterol 30.2mg
- Potassium 688.2mg
- Sodium 432.4mg
- Vitamin A 2%
- Vitamin C 11%
- Calcium 2%
- Folate 5%
- Iron 74%
- Zinc 18%
Servings:
5 - 6
Hidden Healthy Superstars
Exotic, foreign foods are sometimes perceived as healthier for us. But you really don’t need to look far to find healthy options. Locally grown in Canada, Canadian Lentils are budget-friendly, nutritious staples that offer an array of health benefits.
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