September 21, 2017 By Deborah Shapiro Leave a Comment

Lentil Chili with Baked Sweet Potato

Name: Lentil Chili on Sweet Potato Boats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium carrots (diced small); 1 large red onion (diced small); 1 red pepper (diced small); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 pound brown lentils (larger green lentils are not right for this dish); 8 cups water; Kosher salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; Garnish: (shredded cheddar cheese, low-fat yogurt, diced, avocado, chopped scallions, fresh herbs)