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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Lentils w/ Vegetables




Ingredients

  • 1 cup Lentils
  • 1 Garlic clove 
  • 1 large Tomato
  • Sea salt - to taste
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms
  • 1 Yellow pepper (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup Baby carrots 
  • 1 dry Bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Flax seed
  • 1 Tbs Olive oil

Directions

In a food blender add tomato and garlic. Blend until smooth. You may need to add water to get the process going. If so, add a little at a time.

In a pot, add one cup of water, blended tomato, cumin, bay leaf and sea salt. Let boil, then

add lentils. You will need to add water as need. Cook for 15-20 minutes. I like my lentils very soft, so I cook mines until they thicken up and create a gravy-like texture.

Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onions, yellow peppers, mushrooms, carrots, sea salt, black pepper, basil, flax seed and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes. Add mixture to lentils and serve.

I really enjoy lentils! Adding the vegetables gave it texture.  

If you have a recipe for lentils, please share with Your Renew.

Some Health Benefits

Lentils support blood, heart and digestive health. They are an energy booster and also help weight loss.


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