Crockpot Lentil Chili

Ingredients

2 cups of lentils of your choice ( I used 1 cup red and 1 cup brown cause that is what I had on hand)

1 can of diced tomatoes (I used flavored with oregano)

5 cups of water plus chicken cubes (or chicken stock if you are not using chicken cubes) (using low sodium chicken broth would be healthier too, just a thought)

2 tablespoons Chili powder

garlic cloves ( I love garlic so I put a lot in, it's up to you how much garlic you want)

1 onion

1 green pepper

1 tsp Cumin (optional)

1 can of garbanzo beans

Jalapeno if you like the heat

Cilantro (optional) Serve as a topping
Avocado (use as a topping, optional)

Get your crockpot out and ready. Then put the lentils and the chicken stock or water in there if your using chicken cubes. Put your garlic in if you are using it. Put all your seasonings in except salt, do not put salt in with lentils while you are cooking because it will make your lentils tough. Next put your onions and green peppers in and let that go on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Before your ready to serve dump the garbanzo beans in there and or black beans if you want those too. 

Serve and top with nonfat Greek yogurt, sour cream, and cheese. You can also serve with cilantro.