Lentil Stew Recipe

My lentil stew has become a favorite in my house on cold days, and makes enough leftovers for several lunches. I originally got this recipe from http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/ , and made some adjustments as I found it to be a bit bland.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow pepper
1/2 orange pepper
1/2 red pepper
1/2 medium sized onion

1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp chili pepper flakes (I like this dish a bit spicy - decrease if you prefer a milder dish)
1 tsp pepper

1 cup water
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup brown rice (I use 10 min rice)
1 cup split red lentils

2 cups chopped celery
1 tbsp lemon juice

1. In a large pot over medium heat, sate peppers and onion in olive oil for 3 minutes.
2. Add seasonings and cook for an additional 1 minute.
3. Add water, chicken broth, rice and lentils. Increase heat to high until broth begins to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook at low for 10 minutes.
4. Add celery. Increase heat to high until broth again begins to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook at low for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Add lemon juice. Stir.
6. Enjoy :)