Tuscan Style Lentils


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 125.3
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 731.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g

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Introduction

A great dish that is filling. I use it as a make ahead dish and freeze. Also makes a great lentil soup -just add more water! A great dish that is filling. I use it as a make ahead dish and freeze. Also makes a great lentil soup -just add more water!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 Cups dried green lentils
    1 Tbsp Olive Oil
    1 small onion, chopped
    2 garlic cloves, chopped
    2 celery stalks
    1 Tbsp dried oregano

Directions

Rinse and pick over lentils
Soak 1 hour in cold water
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook onion, garlic, and celery over medium heat until onion is golden.
Add lentils, and cover with water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer, covered, about 1 hour.

Add oregano. Continue cooking until lentils are cooked but retain their shape. Add water when necessary. Finished dish should not have much liquid.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARMELON.