Lentils With Garlic And Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 5 Clove (25 gm), minced | |
| Ripe tomatoes/14-ounce italian plum tomatoes, canned, drained and chopped | 1⁄2 Pound, finely chopped (Peeled) | |
| Lentils | 1 Cup (16 tbs), rinsed | |
| Water | 2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Salt | 3⁄4 Teaspoon (Or To Taste) | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 512 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g25.1%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g11.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 740.6 mg30.9%
Total Carbohydrates 67 g22.3%
Dietary Fiber 30.9 g123.7%
Sugars 5.2 g
Protein 27 g53.2%
Vitamin A 19.7% Vitamin C 43.3%
Calcium 8.9% Iron 43.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a large (2 ½ -3 quart) skillet or heavy pan, heat the oil over a medium flame.
2. Add the garlic to the hot oil and sauté it just until soft and golden.
3. Tip in the tomatoes and sauté about 5 minutes until sauce like consistency.
4. Stir in the lentils and water and bring to a boil
5. Reduce the heat, cover pan and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy. Add more water if required to prevent the lentils from drying when cooking.
6. When tender, add salt and lemon juice to the lentil and serve.
SERVING
7. Ladle lentils into a tureen or bowl
8. Serve hot plain or with rice or flat bread if you like
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