Luscious Lentils

Name: Luscious Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup of dried lentils; 3.5 cups of water; 1 small onion diced; .5 red bell pepper diced; 3 whole garlic cloves minced; 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

(18)

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup of dried lentils3.5 cups of water1 small onion, diced.5 red bell pepper, diced3 whole garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1 tsp. salt1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium sized skillet, saute' onions and peppers and garlic in 2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat until tender. In a medium sauce pan, combine lentils and water. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, add vegetables, cover and simmer until reduced (about 20-25 minutes.)

Makes 4 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISCHELLEP1968.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 134.4
Total Fat: 7.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 588.1 mg
Total Carbs: 14.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
Protein: 5.1 g

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Member Reviews

FULLASPARK
Flavor wasn't bad, though I did need to add more spices to kick it up. Watch out on the cooking time. Actual time (and liquid needed) varies based on your particular beans. The bag recommended a 2:1 water to bean ration & 15 min to cook. Mine turned out soupy, slightly mushy, but still good. - 9/12/09
VIOLET_GREWE
Fantastic! I made it without the peppers (alergic) and they came out super yummy! One thing, the took more like 30-35 minutes to cook. - 2/13/09
ANGSWANSON
I haven't ever had lentils but this recipe was really good and filling. I even added som raw shrimp to the mix and it was fabulous - 2/5/09
NOVA44
took out the salt, added fresh cilantro from my garden - 6/8/10
BLACK_KOSMOS
It was great. I added 1 medium potato chopped and celery. It was yummy - 8/2/09
NYNIANE
This is a great way to fix lentils. I did add some sodium free chicken bouillon powder to the water. We all loved them. - 8/25/08
MYBESTNOW
Made this for lunch yesterday. Based on reviews I read before making this, I cut down water to 2 cups, added a teaspoon of Turmeric, omitted salt and added a teaspoon of Mrs. Dash original. Also increased garlic to 5 cloves. It was good. My son really liked it, too. - 8/8/13
CD13146466
I couldn't make this become flavorful. :( I really tried. I put Goya Sazon in, leftover Goya tomato sauce and green chiles, lots of cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, extra peppers and fresh garlic, extra black pepper... and it was so bland. It was edible, but no one will prob eat the leftovers. - 9/19/12
ROSINVN
I made these tonight and served them with stir fried cabbage, very nice - 8/8/12
SOCALDEBBIE
Mine came out very watery. I'd reduce the water quite a bit and count on spicing it up -it's a bit bland. But easy and an excellent starting point. - 4/26/12
MIPALADY23
Loved it and I already have so many ideas for this one - 2/21/12
ROSEPETALS4ME
Awesome recipe. I made them using organic chicken broth instead of water, added 1/3 cup of barley, a chopped carrot, celery, mushrooms, and extra firm tofu. Wonderful! - 5/30/11
LIZZI619
Loved this recipe. Did not use the peppers as my son ate it before I could use it. It came out a bit soupy, next time I may reduce the water by 1/2 cup. It was delicious. Served it with lean ham. - 1/21/11
SGL1966
I have lentils that have been sitting in the cupboard for quite awhile...lol...glad to finally find a use for them!!!!! This should be yummy and I have some baby maine shrimp that i may toss in - 1/16/11
VALKYR8
I made this but omitted the salt and added 2 tsp each of ground cumin and corriander. I also omitted the peppers and added in mushrooms. I upped the lentils by 1/2 c. I really liked how it turned out and it was a nice quick accompanyment to the lamb steaks. - 6/24/10
HEDANDTOE
so good. i was just searching to see what i could clear out of my cubboards and this has simple ingredients but is still good! put it over coucous too... - 6/3/10
PUMPKINHEAD29
Very tasty!! - 6/16/09