Lentil Chili

LENTIL CHILI

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Quick dish in pressure cooker

Saute:

1 large onion, chopped

2 large cloves garlic, minced

2 T Olive Oil

1 # tofu, drained and cubed (optional; may also use meat or chicken)

In large saucepan simmer 20 minutes:

2 1/2 fresh tomatoes, chopped (optional)

2 t vegetable bouillon (opt.)

1 T onion powder

1 T marjoram

1 T tarragon

This may be made SOLANINE FREE using no-tomato sauce thinned with water or broth, chopped cooked squash or beets in place of tomatoes and black pepper for cayenne

3 T cumin

1/8 t cayenne

salt to taste

1 c dry lentils

4 1/2 c tomato juice (may substitute 2 c no_tomato sauce and 3 c water)

2 T peanut butter blended with the tomato juice (optional)

For a heartier chili, mix, add to the above, and simmer 30 minutes:

1 c water

1/2 c cornmeal

Add to above and simmer another 20 minutes:

1 c soy, rice or cow's milk