SC - Meatless Chili

[Pat]

I've been known to make a pretty mean chili.  I've
even had relatives take it home to use to spice their
chili, too.
I came up with the following during one of those lean
periods when my daughters and I were going through one
of those lean times when we could afford meat once a
week:

1 large onion, chopped fine
2 tbs. vegetable oil
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 TBS. chili powder
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked red lentils
2 cups stewed tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
2 Tbs. masa flour
2 Tbs. warm water

In a large cast iron skillet, cook onions in oil until
just beginning to brown.  Add salt, garlic, chili
powder, and pepper, stirring well.  Add beans,
tomatoes, and tomato paste.  Bring to a low boil,
reduce heat, and simmer until ready to serve, stirring
occasionally.  When ready to serve, mix masa flour
with water and stir into the chili, stirring until
thickened.

Mordonna The Cook
SunDragon
Atenveldt

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