So I totally wasn’t thinking that yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday when I made my menu plan last week! We were set to have lentils and rice. I jazzed it up as best I could!
Spicy Lentil Chili
Ingredients
1 cup green lentils ($.25)
1/2 cup split peas ($.15)
4 cups water
3 cloves garlic, crushed ($.10)
5 green onions ($.40)
1 can Rotel ($.37)
Salt/Pepper
1 cup uncooked brown rice ($.40)
Guacamole ($2-3) (optional garnish)
Directions
1. In large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add lentils and split peas. Return to boil and reduce to medium high heat and cook for 30 minutes, until lentils and split peas are soft. As the lentils are cooking, add Rotel, crushed garlic, diced green onions and some salt and pepper to taste.
2. Cook 1 cup brown rice with 2.5 cups of water. Bring water to boil. Add rice and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 50 minutes.
3. Serve spicy lentil chili over brown rice. Top with homemade guacamole.
Cost $3.67
We really liked this spicy lentil chili!
Leigh says
The lentil chili looks awesome! I have two pounds of dried lentils I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with…
Sherry says
That sounds like an awesome Super Bowl!! I love guacamole!
Jessica @ Pudget: Losing Weight On A Budget says
The Chili looks great! I have been so hungry for some good chili. The last chili I had was Hormel Turkey and bean chili. Not bad but not the same as homemade. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Melissa says
My husband likes guacamole so now I can find out how to make it:) The chilli looks good, I have to say I have never had Lentils before.
Jamie says
Good reminder on homemade tortilla chips! I always forget that I could just make some :).
Amy @ Finer Things says
I just bought a huge bag of corn tortillas, and I don’t really care for corn tortillas… but I bet we’ll like those chips!
christinnjon says
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Anonymous says
This is so sad and why would you do that to your husband on Super Bowl of all days? Wow.
The Krooswyks says
I tried the corn tortillas today and they were amazing! Thanks so much for all of the time you do with your blog!!
Linz says
We just had this tonight and everyone loved it! Thanks so much for the yummy, healthy recipe! 🙂
brandy says
I just made the guac today. Delicious! (And I’m not a big fan of avocados…)
Erin says
Glad you liked it Brandy!!