Best 9 Lentils Garlic And Tomatoes Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with lentils, garlic, and tomatoes, a trio of flavors that blend harmoniously to create a symphony of taste. Lentils, packed with protein and fiber, form the hearty base of this dish, while garlic and tomatoes infuse it with an aromatic and tangy zest. Whether you prefer a comforting bowl of soup, a flavorful curry, or a vibrant salad, this versatile combination offers endless possibilities for creating a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LENTILS WITH GARLIC, ONION, AND TOMATO



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This dish is very quick to make and a welcome accompaniment for flatbreads. Dal (split mung beans) is quickly cooked with a little turmeric, cinnamon and bay leaf to make a satisfying soupy stew. It can also be served as a dal fry, fried with a little garlic, onion and tomato. Either way, it should come to the table piping hot, an ideal companion for fresh chapatis.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield Approximately 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mung dal (split mung beans, yellow in color) or 2 1/2 cups cooked mung dal
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
1 inch cinamon stick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • You will need a medium-sized saucepan, and a large deep skillet or saucepan.
  • To cook split mung beans, rinse off with cold water and then place in a saucepan with four cups of water, turmeric, bay leaf, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in salt. Serve hot, with a stack of chapatis.
  • To make Dal Fry:
  • In another large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over high heat. Toss in the garlic and onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for one minute longer, stirring the entire time. Now pour in the cooked mung dal and stir (watch out for spattering as the dal first hits the oil). Cook the dal for 2 to 3 minutes, or if the dal was cold or at room temperature, cook until hot. Serve immediately in individual bowls or in one large bowl.

LENTILS WITH TOMATOES



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A Middle Eastern dish with a deliciously simple taste. Serve with rice, couscous, or whatever you like.

Provided by Mary Hansen Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart water
1 cup dry lentils
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ½ cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a pot, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the lentils. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes; drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the green bell pepper and onion until tender. Mix in the tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the lentils, reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 17.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

TOMATO-GARLIC LENTIL BOWLS



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An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. -Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
Optional: Chopped tomatoes and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in lentils, seasonings and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes., Stir in lemon juice and tomato paste; heat through. Serve with yogurt and, if desired, tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTILS, GARLIC AND TOMATOES



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Make and share this Lentils, garlic and tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb tomatoes, peeled and minced
1 cup dried lentils, picked over,washed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large 2 quart pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook until JUST turning golden.
  • Add tomatoes and cook down to thick, around 8 minutes.
  • Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add the salt and lemon juice.
  • Mix well.

STEWED LENTILS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons good olive oil
2 cups large-diced yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups large-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
1 cup chopped fennel
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 cup French green lentils (7 ounces)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons mild curry powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon good red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, carrots and fennel and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and pick over the lentils to make sure there are no stones in the package.
  • Add the tomatoes, lentils, chicken stock, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan. Raise the heat to bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer covered for about 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Check occasionally to be sure the liquid is still simmering. Remove from the heat and allow the lentils to sit covered for another 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.

GARLIC LENTILS WITH KALE



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Packed with fiber, this lentil and kale dish is a great low-fat side dish or one-pot vegetarian main meal. For a creamier sauce, add heavy cream at the end.

Provided by bolshevik

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup olive oil
1 large red onion
1 (8 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed and sorted
water to cover
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 bunch kale, or to taste, chopped
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook red onion in hot oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour lentils into the pot with onion; add enough water to cover the lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Bring the water to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, and paprika into the lentil mixture to integrate the paste smoothly into the liquid; bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Stir kale into the lentils, reduce heat to low, and cook until the kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 144.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LENTILS WITH ONIONS AND TOMATOES



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This is a wonderful, easy to prepare lentil dish that I received from a friend. She had attended a potluck where she sampled this Kenyan dish that her co-worker prepared from her home country. Delicious!

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup lentils
1 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 veggie bouillon cube
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Put lentils, bouillon cube, and water into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer until lentils are soft and most of the water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate saute pan, add oil and onions and saute until onions are soft and browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes, garlic powder, and rosemary. Let cook over medium heat until tomatoes are cooked down a bit, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine lentils and onion mixture, stirring well.
  • Adjust temperature to low. Pour in whipping cream, stirring gently.
  • Allow to heat through on low for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

SUMMER LENTILS WITH TOMATOES



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This quick and simple lentil stew is a perfect use for summer's ripe cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Cally

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ pint cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
4 leaves Swiss chard, chopped
1 ½ cups water
½ cup green lentils
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic. Cook, covered, until tomatoes burst, about 5 minutes. Add chard; cook until wilted. Add water, lentils, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until lentils are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 294.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

LENTILS WITH ONION AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Lentils With Onion and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anne 2

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced thinly
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 whole dried red chili
1 cup green lentil, washed and picked over
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saute pan or saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry onion until crisp and reddish-brown, about 10 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
  • Put garlic and chile in saucepan and fry for 20 seconds or until just beginning to brown. Add lentils and water. Partially cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
  • Serve lentils with onions on top.
  • Note: I used 6 cloves of garlic and 2 chiles, and it still wasn't hot enough for my tastes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 8.3, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 13

Tips:

  • For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the cooked lentils with some broth before returning it to the pot.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
  • Stir in a handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or basil, just before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
  • Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This lentil, garlic, and tomato soup is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this lentil soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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