Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 large green bell pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 to 2 small, fresh hot green chiles, finely chopped, seeds removed for a milder chili (I used 2 serranos and most of their seeds)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika or pimenton
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled sage
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 cup uncooked lentils, picked over and washed
- 1 cup cooked drained beans
- 2 to 3 canned plum tomatoes, drained and finely chopped (I used about 1/4 of a 28-ounce box of chopped tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus a little extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
- To serve: millet (or rice or tortilla chips), 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream (optional), 2 ounces grated cheese (such as cheddar or pepper jack, optional)
Description
Serious Eats
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