Spicy Lentils and Tomatoes

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 126.7
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 363.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
  • Protein: 5.7 g

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Introduction

Excellent side for chicken or fish. Excellent side for chicken or fish.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 Tbs Canola Oil
    1 small white onion, minced
    1 can diced tomatoes
    1 garlic clove, grated
    2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
    1 Tbs ground cumin
    2 tsp curry powder
    2 tsp ground coriander
    1 tsp ground turmeric
    1/2 tsp ground cloves
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1 cup uncooked lentils, rinsed
    1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

Directions

In large skillet, heat oil. Saute onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cumin, curry powder, coriander, turmeric, cloves and cinnamon over medium heat, until onion is translucent (7 minutes). Add lentils and stir well to coat with spices. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low. Steam for 30 minutes.

Serving Size: makes 4 servings. each 1/3 cup

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WATSON_MD.