LUCKY LENTILS

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This meal is great for when it gets cold and you need a warm meal that will keep you full for hours with lots of fiber and protein!

Provided by VERSachi

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons oil (veg. or olive is fine)
2 celery ribs (sliced)
2 carrots (sliced)
1/2 yellow onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 bouillon cube
4 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over a medium flame.
  • Once oil is hot add your onions and garlic and saute until onions carmeilize (4min).
  • Add your cumin, celery and carrots cover and saute stirring occasionly (8-10min).
  • In a large pot add water, bay leaf, and bouillon cube.
  • Once water comes to a boil add your sauteed veggies, the can of tomatoes, and your lentils.
  • Turn flame down to low cover your pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentis are cooked through, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Server over rice or enjoy alone.
  • Bon Apetite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 204.5, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 14.2

Frank Thomas
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


ANA 87
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The lentils were delicious!


karen lasky
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Loved this recipe! The lentils were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nikki Garwood
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Easy and flavorful! This is a great weeknight meal.


X5AP
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This was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


NM Noyon Rana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Elemental Soldier
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I think that's just personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great dish!


Allen Arquette
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this recipe was actually really good! The lentils were tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Tammy Thorne
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This was a nice change from my usual lentil soup. The spices gave it a really unique flavor.


Preety Shah
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Delicious and easy to make! I added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor and it turned out great.


mico Marec
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These lentils were so flavorful and comforting! I loved the combination of spices and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


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