Vegetarian Chili


4 cups water

1 cup brown rice

2/3 cup dried split red lentils

1 large onion

1 sweet red pepper

1 fresh hot pepper

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons tamari (soy sauce)

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses

2 garlic cloves



Preheat oven to 400f 1.Place the water, brown rice and lentils in a

deep, 2 1/2 quart flameproof oven proof casserole dish. Stir and set

over high heat until mixture boils, then reduce heat. 2.

Meanwhile,chop the onion and the pepper, removing the seeds from the

peppers. Add to the casserole. 3. Add the parsley, tamari, chili,

cumin and molasses. Push garlic through a garlic press into the

casserole. Stir thoroughly to combine the ingredients. 4. Simmer

atop the stove for about 5 minutes then cover and place the casserole

in a 400f oven for 35 minutes. Stir and serve hot. Enjoy!