Turkey-Lentil Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey-Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry lentils; 2 quarts vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 pound turkey sausage; 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; sea salt to taste; 1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups dry lentils
2 quarts vegetable broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound turkey sausage
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
sea salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

1
Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes more.
3
Stir the sausage mixture into the simmering lentils. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley to serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry lentils, 2 quarts vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey-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.

Turkey-Lentil Chili

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