Raw Chili

This chili tastes fresh and sprouty but like authentic cooked chili at the same time. This one is a winner! Whole, soaked cashews are a lovely addition to this dish



* 1 yellow bell pepper

* 1 cup cashews, soaked

* 4 cups lentils, sprouted with just a hint of a tail

* 2 large tomatoes

* 1 shallot

* 2 cloves garlic

* 1½ cups sun dried tomatoes, soaked in water ¼ cup olive oil

* 1 tablespoon chili powder

* 1 teaspoon dried basil

* 1 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1 teaspoon cumin

* 1½ teaspoons chipotle powder

* ¼ cup nutritional yeast (optional)

* salt to taste



Soak the cashews. Chop the bell pepper into small pieces. In a food processor, blend the shallot, garlic, tomatoes, 1 cup sprouted lentils, spices, sun dried tomatoes (and enough of their soak water) to achieve a thick, chili like consistency. Mix the remaining sprouted lentils, the blended mixture, the cashews, nutritional yeast and the bell pepper together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt. Eat immediately or place mixture in a lasagna pan and dehydrate till warm.



Variations…add a jalapeno or two to the food processor while blending. Add the kernels of a cob or two of corn.



Enjoy!