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Ethnic - Lentils, Italian Style

Source of Recipe

from diabetic gourmet com


List of Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 c. vegetable broth, (or 1 14oz. can beef or vegetable broth)
3/4 c. dried lentils, washed
1 16oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 c. water
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper


Recipe

Saute the onion and garlic in the in a heavy saucepan for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender.
Add the broth and lentils. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the tomatoes with liquid, water, and the seasonings.
Simmer over a low heat, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add more water if the mixture becomes too dry.
Makes 3 3/4 cups or 6 servings.

Nutritional info per 3/4 cup serving:
Calories: 131, Fat: 3g, Chol: 0mg, Sod: 324mg, Carb: 20g, Diet Fibr: 8g, Sugars: 5g, Prot: 8g
Diabetic exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat