Turkey-Lentil Chili
This turkey chili with lentils recipe is great. It's so filling, you hardly notice that it's good for you!
Ingredients
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2 cups dry lentils
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2 quarts vegetable broth
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound turkey sausage
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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sea salt to taste
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1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Description
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Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 5 more minutes.
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Stir sausage mixture into simmering lentils. Continue to simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
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