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    Red Lentil Chili


    Source of Recipe


    The ANARA Spa at the Hyatt Regency Kauai

    List of Ingredients




    2 teaspoons olive oil
    4 medium carrots, finely chopped
    2 small zucchini, finely chopped
    2 small yellow squash, finely chopped
    1/2 small eggplant, finely chopped
    1 medium onion, finely chopped
    12 ounces dry red lentils, rinsed and picked over
    3 pounds plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
    2 cups low-salt, low-fat chicken broth
    1 bay leaf
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    1 teaspoon salt-free salad dressing mix and seasoning
    1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
    3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    3/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
    3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    8 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt or nonfat sour cream, for garnish
    cilantro sprig, for garnish
    4 6 to 7- inch blue corn tortillas to make chips for garnish
    (instructions below)
    Non-stick cooking spray, to make chips

    Recipe



    Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the carrots and
    next 4 vegetables; cook 5 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, stock,
    bay leaf, jalapeno pepper, and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil.
    Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 2 hours. Serve in bowls with 1
    teaspoon yogurt, cilantro sprig, and tortilla chips as garnish.

    Per serving: 289 calories; 4 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 50 g
    carbohydrate; 17.5 g protein; 54 mg sodium; 8 g fiber.

    Blue Corn Tortilla Chips

    Spray blue corn tortillas with non-stick cooking spray until well
    coated. In large skillet over medium-high heat, place tortillas; cook
    until crispy. Cut into quarters.

 

 

 


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