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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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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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