Tofu-Lentil Chili Recipe

Name: Tofu-Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry masoor dal; 3/4 cup mung dal (red lentils, yellow lentile); 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce); 2 cups whole kernel corn; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or (16 ounce) can great northern beans, etc; 16 ounces firm tofu, cut into small cubes

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dry masoor dal
3/4 cup mung dal (red lentils, yellow lentile)
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
2 cups whole kernel corn
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or (16 ounce) can great northern beans, etc
16 ounces firm tofu, cut into small cubes

1
Put dry lentils into boiling vegetable broth with tomatoes and tomato sauce.
2
Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 25- 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, saute onion, pepper and garlic with spices until softened. Add to lentils.
4
Simmer for 20- 25 minutes.
5
Wipe out saute pan, add a little oil and sautee tofu for five minutes, then add corn and saute for another 5 minutes -- add to soup.
6
Serve hot!
7
Great garnished with lowfat sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dry masoor dal, 3/4 cup mung dal (red lentils, yellow lentile), 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Tofu-Lentil Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tofu-Lentil Chili

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