Memorial Day Recipes

Lentils Italiano

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Lentils Italiano

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This flavorful dish could be served as a hearty side dish or a light meal.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 C. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 C. vegetable broth or 1 14 oz. can beef or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 C. dried lentils, washed
  • 1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil, or 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the broth and lentils. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquid, 1/2 C. water, and the remaining ingredients; simmer over low heat, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if the mixture becomes too dry.

Yield: 6 servings

From: Angelique

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  • A great way to use leftover chicken/turkey....just toss it in while simmering. Or if you serve it over rice the lentils become a complete Protein and you have a great low fat meal

    Flag as inappropriate Britathrt  |  July 20, 2008

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