Vegan Lentil Chili(Serves 6 To 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dry lentils
1 can whole tomatoes, sliced or garden tomatoes (if available)
1 can kidney beans
1 (12 oz.) can tomato juice
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks chopped celery (optional)
small amount of vegetable or olive oil for sauteing
brown sugar
garlic powder or garlic salt
cumin
chili powder

Preparation

Soak the lentils overnight.
Saute onion, bell pepper and celery (if used), then combine with lentils, beans, juice and tomatoes.
Add brown sugar to sweeten to taste.
Season with chili powder, some garlic powder, salt and cumin to taste.
Simmer an hour or so.