We have made this recipe for Lentils Ole umpteen times for a #WeekdaySupper. It is our go to vegetarian meal and we all love it. Chili/Cumin flavored lentils that are just slightly sweetened up with molasses. A wonderful recipe that you will go to again and again.
We are huge lovers of lentils here. I adore them in soups and stews but this recipe is unique as they are served on their own. We always have this with a huge salad. Hubby never complains “where is the meat?” with this recipe. It is completely satisfying!! A nutritious and delicious meal. I love when those two meet!! Enjoy!!
Here are the other lovely recipes that will help you plan a quick and easy meal for #WeekdaySupper!!!
Monday – The Hand That Rocks The Ladle – Linguine with Clam Sauce
Tuesday – Cookin’ Mimi – Barbecue Jack Chicken
Wednesday – Noshing With The Nolands – Lentils Ole
Thursday – Basic N Delicious – Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce
Lentils Ole
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup lentils I use orange lentils
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped including green tops
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1-227 ml. can tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. molasses
Instructions
- Rinse and check over lentils for foreign pieces. In a small saucepan bring lentils to a boil with the water. Reduce to low covered and simmer 25-30 min. or until tender but not mushy. Do not overcook!
- Meanwhile cook in a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil, add the garlic, green onions, green pepper, cumin and chili powder. Saute the ingredients until the veggies are tender crisp.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, vinegar and molasses, stir and simmer for 1 min.
- When lentils are cooked add the vegetable mixture and heat through. Serve immediately.
Comments & Reviews
Shauna says
When you say tomato sauce, do you mean passata or ketchup? Sounds amazing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I guess it is closer to a passata but I have never heard of that until I just looked it up. It could also be called a pasta sauce but you want it very plain. The ketchup would be too sweet with the added molasses I think. Thanks so much for coming over!!
louise says
does it matter what type of lentils? i have green ones at home
Noshing with the Nolands says
For this recipe I have always used the red lentils. I forget how long to cook the green ones but just look at the package for cooking instruction and you should be good to go!!
Micha @ Cookin' Mimi says
I’ve never tried lentils before but these look great and super quick and easy.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over, you have to try them, they are so very good and so good for you!!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
Sounds delicious! I tend to do a lot of beans but forget about lentils. Will try soon.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Lane!
Debra Elliott says
Looks so yummy!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Debra!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
That sounds great with the molasses! Good weekday supper!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Dorothy!!
Renee says
I love lentils but my husband, well, not so much. However, since your hubby has given the seal of approval on this recipe then I’ll have to try it and see if it will get him to enjoy them too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Everyone loves this recipe, it really is a great way to eat lentils!!
Debra Elliott says
Looks so yummy!