Best 7 Summer Lentils With Tomatoes Recipes

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When the summer sun is shining and the markets are brimming with an array of vibrant, fresh produce, it's time to indulge in the delightful flavors of summer lentils with tomatoes. This quintessential summer dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender lentils simmered in a flavorful broth, sweet and juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of tangy acidity. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating the most delicious summer lentils with tomatoes, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of the season's bounty.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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 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.

SOFT LENTILS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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I got this recipe from Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven. It sounds complicated because of all the steps, but it's quite easy to make, especially if you know how to roast tomatoes. This goes great with with couscous or a long grain rice.

Provided by Stephanie Z.

Categories     Stew

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 plum tomatoes (these varieties work best for roasting) or 6 roma tomatoes (these varieties work best for roasting)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups minced onions
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
8 cups well-cooked lentils (I prefer red lentils)
black pepper, to taste
3 pitted sliced green olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Line a baking sheet wit aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Cut off tomato stems and place the whole tomatoes (with skin) on baking sheet.
  • Roast tomatoes in oven for 30-40 minutes. Riper tomatoes roast more quickly.
  • Every 10-15 minutes, use a paper towel to soak off juices that are on the foil, if there is juice.
  • We want the tomatoes to roast from their inner juices.
  • Meanwhile, lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add butter, allowing it to melt with the oil.
  • Stir in the onion and salt.
  • Cook, covered over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • The onions should be soft and golden.
  • Remove tomatoes from oven, and allow to cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Peel off tomato skins.
  • This should be pretty easy after the roasting process.
  • Seed and mince tomatoes.
  • There should be 1 cup of for this dish.
  • Add tomatoes to onions.
  • Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add remaining ingredients except the olives, and stir well.
  • Transfer mixture to casserole dish.
  • Cover tightly with foil, and bake for about 45 minutes.
  • Serve hot, topped with a scattering of the sliced green olives for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 474.1, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 19

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.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal lentils. Fresh lentils are more flavorful and have a better texture than dried lentils. If you're using dried lentils, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Rinse the lentils before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the lentils in a flavorful broth. This will help to infuse the lentils with flavor. You can use vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth.
  • Add vegetables and herbs to the lentils while they're cooking. This will help to create a more flavorful dish. Some good vegetables to add include onions, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. Some good herbs to add include thyme, oregano, and basil.
  • Season the lentils to taste. Once the lentils are cooked, taste them and add salt, pepper, and other spices as needed.
  • Serve the lentils over rice, quinoa, or another grain. This will help to make a more filling meal.

Conclusion:

Summer lentils with tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The lentils are cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetables and herbs, and then served over rice or another grain. This dish is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories and fat.

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