Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Once in a while you can let go of the classic chili and try a vegetarian chili. I guarantee it will taste like real chili.  

1 tablespoon Grape seed oil
1 large chopped onion

3 sticks of celery
2 chopped cloves garlic
2 cups whole small green lentils, rinsed
1 24-ounce can diced tomatoes or 3 large tomatoes
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup frozen corn or fresh  
4  cups vegetable broth  
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon of Worchester sauce  

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, spices and sauté́ until soft, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and sauté́ for 1 additional minute.

3. Now add the lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, corn, broth, worchester and mustard.

4. Bring to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.