Herbed Lentils
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 165.7
- Total Fat: 7.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 374.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 21.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
- Protein: 6.0 g
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Introduction
A warm vegetarian dish filled with the mild aroma of fresh garden herbs, protein, fiber and iron. You can enjoy it as a single dish (add some cheese) for a lunch or serve it as a side dish with your diner. A warm vegetarian dish filled with the mild aroma of fresh garden herbs, protein, fiber and iron. You can enjoy it as a single dish (add some cheese) for a lunch or serve it as a side dish with your diner.Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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* Olive Oil, 1 tbsp (devided)
* Carrots, 1 medium, diced
* Celery, 1 stalk, diced
* Onions, 1/2 medium, diced
* Garlic, 2 cloves, chopped
* Lentils, 1/2 cup (dry)
* Water, 2 cups (16 fl oz)
* Fresh Sage, 5-7 leaves
* Fresh Thyme, 5-10 springs
* Fresh Rosemary, 1-2 springs
* Salt, to taste
* Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
* Fresh Lemon juice, 1 tbsp
* White (Red) Wine Vinegar, 1/2 tbsp
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Optional: Cheese (Goat / Parmesan / Blue / Cheddar) to serve the dish with
Directions
Makes 2 1-heaping-cup servings.
1. Cut carrots, onions, celery and chop garlic.
2. Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot, add the cut veges and saute over medium heat until softened for 5-7 minutes.
3. Add lentils, fresh herbs, salt and water and bring to a boil. Cover with lid and simmer at a low-medium heat for 30 minutes until lentils are soft.
4. Remove thyme and rosemary springs.
5. Transfer lentils to a bowl, add another 1/2 tbsp of oil, lemon juice and vinegar, season with freshly ground pepper and stir.
6. Serve warm. Sprinkle with cheese on top.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IRONORCHID.
1. Cut carrots, onions, celery and chop garlic.
2. Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot, add the cut veges and saute over medium heat until softened for 5-7 minutes.
3. Add lentils, fresh herbs, salt and water and bring to a boil. Cover with lid and simmer at a low-medium heat for 30 minutes until lentils are soft.
4. Remove thyme and rosemary springs.
5. Transfer lentils to a bowl, add another 1/2 tbsp of oil, lemon juice and vinegar, season with freshly ground pepper and stir.
6. Serve warm. Sprinkle with cheese on top.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IRONORCHID.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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MICHIMARA