Turkey-Lentil Chili

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry lentils
• 2 quartss vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound turkey sausage
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tomatoess - peeled , seeded, and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• sea salt to taste
• 1 container plain lowfat yogurt , 8 ounce
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.