Mushroom-Lentil Chili – Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package of white or cremini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped, about 1 cup
• 3 garlic cloves, minced, about 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup dry French, brown, or green lentils, rinsed (if using canned, use 1 cup drained and rinsed)
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon of sauce
• Salt to taste