Lentils

But not like the gross vomit lentils that Neil always makes on the Young Ones. Lentils are cheap, filling and delicious. They are also very nutritious. Here are a few recipes that we used to eat.

Hamburger Vegetable Lentil Soup

1 lb hamburger                          1 cup diced cabbage, celery, carrots 

5 3/4 cups tomato juice              1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup washed lentils                  salt, pepper, bay leaf, garlic

4 cups water

Brown and drain hamburger in pot. Add liquids and rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour. 

Meatless Lentil Chili

5 cups water and 2 1/3 cups washed lentils. Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes.

Add:

1 can tomatoes or tomato sauce

chopped onion

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin, salt, pepper

Simmer for another 30 minutes. 

Quick Chili in a Slow Cooker

Quick chili in a slow cooker is pretty much what it is. Quick, tossed in cooker, ready for dinner. 

Brown 1 lb ground beef. Add to slow cooker.

Add: 1 can each diced or stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, small chopped green chilis

1 can water or two with 1 TBS beef bullion OR can of beef stock with 1/2 can water

garlic powder, onion powder, mrs dash- 1/2 tsp each or so 

1/4 tsp chili powder your choice of hot

optional: cup of frozen corn

Mix all together in slow cooker. Stir well and let cook on low all day or high for 4-5 hours. Eat with cornbread.