Lentil Pilaf

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup dried lentils1 can 99% fat free chicken broth (14 oz)1/4 cup water2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 carrot, peeled and diced1 rib of celery, diced1/2 cup diced onion1/4 cup diced bell pepper3 cloves garlic, minced4 oz chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
Place lentils, chicken broth and water in a pan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.

While lentils are cooking, dice veggies. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil. Add veggies and garlic and saute until onions are soft and veggies are tender (but not mushy). Stir in mushrooms and remove from heat.

Combine cooked lentils and sauteed veggies. Season with black pepper to taste.

For nutritional info I assumed this makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LODDIEDODDIE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 107.6
  • Total Fat: 5.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.8 mg
  • Sodium: 561.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

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