Lentil Chili

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and onions and cook until translucent.
2. Add mushrooms and Worcestershire and cook for roughly 10 minutes, until mushrooms are warmed through begin to brown.
3. Add tomato paste and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 4 minutes.
4. Add lentils, chili powder, cumin, maple syrup, garlic, pepper, and stock. Stir well to combine.
5. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and optionally serve with a sprinkle of cheese and green onions as garnish.

Chef’s Tip: If you have extra cooked lentils on hand, you can simply add double the lentils and half the stock to this recipe to cross-utilize the lentils already prepped in your operation.