Homemade Lentil Chili Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1 cup bell pepper chopped red or green 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 1/4 cups brown lentils 19 ounce kidney beans drained and rinsed 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes with juice 1 cup tomato sauce 4 cups low sodium beef broth or vegetable or chicken broth Instructions Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, … Read more

Easy Lentil Bolognese Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion , finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 carrot , finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 celery stalk , finely chopped 3 garlic cloves , minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional; for spice) 3/4 cup dry green lentils 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (I use no salt added) 2 1/2 cups water fine sea salt Instructions In a large … Read more

Thai Chickpea Curry Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 red onion , chopped 1 red bell pepper , chopped and seeds removed 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger 1 clove garlic , minced 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 (15 oz.) can coconut milk (I use full fat) 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas , rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh basil , roughly chopped Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet … Read more

Walnut-Crusted Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients 5 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste cayenne pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons honey Instructions … Read more

Baked Chicken Parmesan Dip Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons cold water 8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese 8 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 cups … Read more