Sunset Lentils

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.1
  • Total Fat: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 657.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
  • Protein: 9.5 g

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Introduction

These lentils remind me of a sunset with the deep red sauce, lighter orange lentils, and yellowish onions. They are easy, mush faster than other types or lentils or beans, and super filling for a large serving! These lentils remind me of a sunset with the deep red sauce, lighter orange lentils, and yellowish onions. They are easy, mush faster than other types or lentils or beans, and super filling for a large serving!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 onions, diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2" section of fresh ginger, peeled and minced/grated

    1C dry red lentils
    1T curry powder
    1T cumin powder
    1t dry cilantro flakes (or 1T fresh, chopped)
    1/4t black pepper

    1 can diced tomatoes (or 2 large fresh tomatoes, diced)
    1 can tomato paste
    3 "cans" water (about 5-6 cups)

    3/4-1 t. salt (add when lentils are fully cooked)

Directions

Spray a large sauce pan with oil and begin to sautee the onions. When they have softened, add garlic and ginger and sautee another 2 minutes.

Stir in lentils and all spices (except salt), then add tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir thoroughly to dissolve the paste. Add the water, bring to a boil, reduce to low and simmer, about 45 minutes, or until lentils are quite soft and broken down - stirring occasionally. Use your smallest burner on low to simmer, the lentils get thick quickly and are likely to burn.

Stir in salt to taste before serving. Serve over rice with a green vegetable or salad.

Serving Size: Makes about 6 cups

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TAMRACLOVEC.