Lentil Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
5 -6 cups chicken broth
2 cups lentils, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can dice cut canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 -3 teaspoons epazote
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
green onion, sliced
cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

In a heavy stock pot, saute the onion and garlic until onion is transparent.
Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until turkey is cooked through, stirring frequently.
Add from broth through epazote, stir to blend, bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook on medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
At end of the cooking time, season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Garnish with sliced green onions and grated cheddar cheese.