Vegan Lentil Chili(Serves 6 To 8)  
["1 c. dry lentils", "1 can whole tomatoes, sliced or garden tomatoes (if available)", "1 can kidney beans", "1 (12 oz.) can tomato juice", "1 bell pepper, chopped", "1 onion, chopped", "2 stalks chopped celery (optional)", "small amount of vegetable or olive oil for sauteing", "brown sugar", "garlic powder or garlic salt", "cumin", "chili powder"]
["Soak the lentils overnight.", "Saute onion, bell pepper and celery (if used), then combine with lentils, beans, juice and tomatoes.", "Add brown sugar to sweeten to taste.", "Season with chili powder, some garlic powder, salt and cumin to taste.", "Simmer an hour or so."]
["lentils", "tomatoes", "kidney beans", "tomato juice", "bell pepper", "onion", "celery", "amount of vegetable", "brown sugar", "garlic", "cumin", "chili powder"]