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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (413g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 495
Calories from Fat 60 (12%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 6.7g 10%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1121mg 46%
Potassium 870mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 87.2g 29%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g 69%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 22.5g 45%

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Cincinnati Lentils

Recipe #36854 | 1 hour | 30 min prep | add private note

By: princess buttercup
Aug 12, 2002

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Add lentils to medium saucepan (if using dry add lentils and water to pan; bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, then proceed with recipe).
  2. 2
    Add all ingredients (except last three) and simmer for 30-45 minutes to blend flavors and cook vegetables to your liking.
  3. 3
    Remove bay leaf.
  4. 4
    Serve over cooked Basmati rice.
  5. 5
    Top with cheese and onions as desired.

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From: paynetamaz

On Aug 6, 2008

We loved this! I was thrilled that it was a healthy chili and we loved the flavor. The spices were just right. We served it over rice with cheese and sour cream and fresh onion. MMMMMMM perfect!

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  • From: fugaler

    On Feb 27, 2008

    It was a just a little spicy for us- but we like spice- we added sour cream and cheese and that made it great and soothing. I will probably make this again whenever I want lentils

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    From: Sue L

    On Aug 17, 2002

    This was great! It tastes just like the kinds of chili they serve around Cincinnati, and this would be a 4-way, (which is spaghetti, chili, cheese & onions) (especially if it were served on spaghetti instead of rice). I think this way is much healthier, though, (the Cincinnati restaurant versions are LOADED with calories and fat) and if someone wanted, they could even add beef and call it a 5-way (which is spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions and beans, where the lentils would count like the beans). I did douse mine with hot sauce (Frank's or Crystal are good choices) just before serving, as is the tradition, and it was wonderful, wonderful. Thank you for a fabulous recipe that will be a part of my regular collection!

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    From: Sharon123

    On Oct 5, 2003

    I made this up for the lost and found cookoff. It turned out flavorful and filling! I think I will try this with beans next time. Thanks!

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