This week, Chef Katie from Planet Pizza of Norwalk teaches Tina Redwine how to make unique summertime dishes and drinks.
Veggie chili
INGREDIENTS:
Ingredients:
1 chopped whole green pepper (2 cups)
1 chopped whole yellow onion (1 cup)
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 28 oz can crushed tomato
1 24 oz jar tomato sauce
1 cup lentils
3 1/2 cups water
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/8 tsp chili powder
1 15 oz can black beans
1 15 oz can kidney beans
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans
METHOD:
In a soup pot, add olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add in the green pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until the peppers are soft. Add in the crushed tomato, tomato sauce, and water. Add in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Soak or rinse your lentils before you use them. Add in 1 cup of lentils. Lower the heat, and let it simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse the canned beans. Add in the black, red, and garbanzo beans. Let it simmer an additional 10 minutes. Serve.
CONTACT:
Chef Katie Kuban
607 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
203-846-8600
PHOTOS: Chef's Quick Tip
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