Bean and Lentil Chili

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Bean & Lentil Chili

Serves: 24 (8 oz) servings


	Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1-1/2 qts sweet onion, diced 3 cups red bell pepper, diced 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped 1/3 cup chili powder 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1-1/2 qts California ripe olives, halved, drained 1-1/2 qts lentils, cooked, drained and rinsed 1 (#10) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 qt tomato, chopped

Method

Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, salt and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat for 1 minute.

Add olives, lentils, kidney beans and tomatoes. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. If desired, add tomato juice to increase liquid. Adjust seasoning as desired.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of The California Olive Industry.