Red lentils with carrots (microwave)

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 194.4

Total Fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 288.2 mg
Total Carbs: 35.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
Protein: 14.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Red lentils with carrots (microwave) calories by ingredient

Introduction

A quick, easy, and nutritious supper you can make in the microwave. A quick, easy, and nutritious supper you can make in the microwave.

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups red lentils

2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or 2.5 cups boiling water + 1 bouillon cube)

1 cup chopped onions

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup peas, frozen

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place all ingredients (except frozen peas) in large 8-cup measure. Microwave on HIGH for about 10 minutes. Add more water (or milk) if mixture is too thick. Add 1 cup frozen peas (they cook in lentils, and cool it down so you can eat immediately). Consider stirring in juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp. olive oil, chopped parsley, and garnishing with chopped almonds.

Some variations to add for more flavor/nutrients:

Optional add-ins/garnishes:
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (mix in at end)

Juice of 1 lime (stir in at end)

� tbsp olive oil (stir in at end)

Finely chopped almonds (garnish)

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MANYSPARKS.