Stewed Lentils and Tomatoes

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 111.1
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.7 mg
  • Sodium: 360.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 5.2 g

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Introduction

A new and interesting side dish. A new and interesting side dish.
Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

    1 tsp. olive oil

    1 c. yellow onion, large diced

    1 c. carrot, large diced

    1 clove garlic, minced

    1/2c. fresh tomatoes, diced

    1/2c. lentils

    1c. chicken stock

    1tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped

    1/2tbsp. red wine vinegar

    Salt and pepper, to taste


Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.

Add the tomatoes, lentils, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan. Raise the heat to bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer covered for about 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Check occasionally to be sure the liquid is still simmering. Remove from heat and allow lentils to sit covered for another 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ABYRNES59.