2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Onion, chopped
1 Green Pepper, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
3 cups Water
2 cups Dried Lentils
1 (28 ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Chili Powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
shredded Cheddar Cheese
Optional ingredients:
1 pound Lean Ground Beef, browned OR 1 cup Sweet Corn
Preparation:
Mash one can of beans. Set aside. In saucepan, saute carrots and onion in
butter. Stir in the water, ham, seasonings, and whole and mashed beans.
Cook over medium heat until heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.
