Meatless Monday Lunch: Dr. Kim’s chili

For today's Meatless Monday lunch, I decided to try Dr. Kim's Best Vegetarian Chili:

Ingredients:

1 can white beans

1 can kidney beans

1/2 cup lentils, cooked

1/2 cup bulgur wheat [optional]

1 large can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes

2 cups yellow or red onion, finely chopped

1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 cup diced carrots

1 clove garlic, finely minced

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sea salt & ground pepper to taste

1 cup vegetable broth

extra-virgin olive oil

 

Preparation:

In a large pot, saute onion, bell pepper, carrots and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).

Add chili powder, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper.  Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.

Add vegetable broth, white beans, kidney beans, bulgur wheat, lentils and crushed tomatoes.  Bring close to boiling then reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes or until lentils, or until bulgur wheat is tender.

Dr. Kim suggests a green salad and a slice of bread to help round out this meal.  For more info & recipes from Dr. Kim, go to www.drbenkim.com