Lentils Ole

I got this recipe for Lentils Ole from a newspaper clipping eons ago. We have made this 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!!

Lentils Ole

Tara Noland

The most amazing lentils you will have for a #weekdaysupper!!

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Cuisine Vegetarian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 138 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 348mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g

Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

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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