Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea.

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 204.4

Total Fat: 7.9 g
Cholesterol: 9.6 mg
Sodium: 758.9 mg
Total Carbs: 28.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 13.0 g
Protein: 15.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. calories by ingredient

Introduction

Adapted from Frances Moore Lapp's book Diet for a Small Planet. Addition of cheese topping makes this a complete protein meal. Adapted from Frances Moore Lapp's book Diet for a Small Planet. Addition of cheese topping makes this a complete protein meal.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1.5 cups dry brown lentils

2 large onions, chopped

2 large carrots, sliced into discs

1 can tomatoes (i like petite diced)

1 tbsp dried marjoram or basil

1 can veggie or chicken broth, plus water to equal 3 cups

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan Cheese, grated, 12 tbsp (three fourths of a cup)

Directions

Chop onions, dice carrots. In large heavy pot saute onions and carrots in olive oil till onions are translucent. Add lentils and continue to cook for a few minutes, stirring once or twice. Add marjoram, tomatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover pot, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve with a sprinkling of cheese (2 tbsp per serving) for a complete protein. Makes 6 one and a half cup servings. Can be made with low salt tomatoes and broth for less sodium.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIZLIZ8.