Dr. McDougall's Red Lentil Surprise

Name: Dr. McDougall''s Red Lentil Surprise Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1 onion chopped; 1 bell pepper chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or bottled minced garlic); 1 32-ounce box vegetable broth; 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 2 cups red lentils; 1 carrot grated; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons parsley flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1 7-ounce package baked tofu sliced

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup water1 onion, chopped1 bell pepper, chopped1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or bottled minced garlic)1 32-ounce box vegetable broth1 15-ounce can tomato sauce2 cups red lentils1 carrot, grated2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons parsley flakes1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon basil1 7-ounce package baked tofu, sliced

Directions

Place the water in a large saucepan. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, until vegetables soften slightly. Add remaining ingredients, except for the tofu. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tofu, stir gently and heat for about 2-3 minutes.

Serving Size: 8 1 1/2-cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LANAIKAYAKER.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 127.5
Total Fat: 1.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 549.5 mg
Total Carbs: 16.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
Protein: 7.5 g

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Member Reviews

CD12467053
This is delicious and a blank slate when it comes to seasoning and serving. I prefer over brown rice. You could add veges like corn. Also peas before serving. Maybe a red bell pepper - endless possibilities. - 12/20/15