1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green
bell pepper
2 10-ounce packs Tasty
Bite* Madras Lentils
( 3 for vegetarian version)
1/2 pound ground turkey,
cooked and crumbled
1 cup canned or fresh
diced tomatoes
Dash of hot sauce, crushed
red pepper or cayenne
pepper (optional)
Lentil Chili
Tasty Bite
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Add bell pepper and continue cooking until soft.
Add lentils, turkey, tomatoes and hot sauce, mixing
until well blended. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Serve with taco chips or over rice. Or add shredded
cheese and eat as is. Makes 4 servings.
Tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey and
use 3 packs of lentils.
Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey with
onion for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, corn and
beans. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Serve with lime wedges and top with light sour
cream and cilantro, if desired. Makes 4-6 servings.
Nutritional information: Each serving has 302
calories, 28 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat,
0 g saturated fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 662 mg sodium.
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 14 1/2-ounce can
Del Monte, S&W
or Contadina
diced tomatoes
1 8-ounce can Del Monte,
S&W or Contadina
tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 15 1/4-ounce can
Del Monte or S&W
whole kernel corn,
drained (optional)
1 15-ounce can low-salt
kidney beans, drained
Lime wedges, light sour
cream and chopped
fresh cilantro, for
serving (optional)
Southwestern Turkey Chili
Del Monte Foods
