Savory Lentil and Tomato Sauce
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- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
4 Tbsp/60ml olive oil1/2 cup/120 ml finely chopped carrots1 large onion chopped6 cloves garlic2 ribs celery finely chopped1 1/2 cups/60 ml lentils1/2 tsp/2.5 ml dried thyme1 x 28oz/784 gram can of whole tomatoes4 cups/960ml of low fat/low sodium chicken or vegetable stockSea Salt and FRESH ground pepper to taste
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, garlic and celery. Cook 5 minutes or until vegetable are soft. Add lentils an thyme. Continue cooking a few minutes more, stirring until lentils are coated. Add tomatoes to lentil mixture (break them up slightly). Add chicken broth or water. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally. The lentils are done when they start to soften a little. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper.
Add a tbsp of Greek Yogurt for a touch of creaminess or a little HOT green chile for a bit of zing.
Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENCHANTEDNM150.
Add a tbsp of Greek Yogurt for a touch of creaminess or a little HOT green chile for a bit of zing.
Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENCHANTEDNM150.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 101.3
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 311.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 3.0 g
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