Savory Lentil and Tomato Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • 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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Introduction

A wonderful sauce that can be eaten alone or over whole grain pasta. Delicious! A wonderful sauce that can be eaten alone or over whole grain pasta. Delicious!
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    4 Tbsp/60ml olive oil
    1/2 cup/120 ml finely chopped carrots
    1 large onion chopped
    6 cloves garlic
    2 ribs celery finely chopped
    1 1/2 cups/60 ml lentils
    1/2 tsp/2.5 ml dried thyme
    1 x 28oz/784 gram can of whole tomatoes
    4 cups/960ml of low fat/low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
    Sea Salt and FRESH ground pepper to taste

Directions

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.