Turkey-Lentil Chili
This turkey chili with lentils recipe is great. It's so filling, you hardly notice that it's good for you!
dry lentils
2
cups
vegetable broth
2
quarts
extra-virgin olive oil
2
tablespoons
turkey sausage
1
pound
onion, chopped
1
large
celery, chopped
2
stalks
garlic, minced
4
cloves
tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
2
unknown
ground turmeric
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
1
teaspoon
dried thyme leaves
½
teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes
1
pinch
sea salt to taste
plain lowfat yogurt
1
(8 ounce) container
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
¼
cup
 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.
  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.
  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.
