Sweet and Spicy Lentil Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chili powder (to taste)
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup dark unsulphured molasses
1/2 tsp ground allspice
cayenne pepper , to taste
salt
pepper
2 cups water
1 cup apple juice

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes or until softened.
Stir in chili powder; cook about 30 seconds.
Transfer mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker; add in lentils, tomatoes, molasses, and allspice; season with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Stir in water and apple juice; cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
Add more water if the chili gets too thick.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.91 Kcal (1272 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.21g	5%
Sodium	83.51mg	3%
Potassium	659.01mg	14%
Total Carbs	54.92g	18%
Sugars	21.29g	85%
Dietary Fiber	16.76g	67%
Protein	13.54g	27%
Vitamin C	41.4mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	13.6mg	76%
Calcium	98.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.63 Kcal (467 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.18g	5%
Sodium	30.68mg	3%
Potassium	242.07mg	14%
Total Carbs	20.17g	18%
Sugars	7.82g	85%
Dietary Fiber	6.16g	67%
Protein	4.97g	27%
Vitamin C	15.2mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	17%
Iron	5mg	76%
Calcium	36.2mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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