Lentils Italiano

Description

Contributed by Healthy Recipes For diabetic Friends Y-Group

• Source: The New Family Cookbook For People With Diabetes
• Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups vegetable broth or one 14 oz can beef or vegetable broth
• ¾ cup dried lentils, washed
• 1 x 16 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
• ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender.
2. Add the broth and Lentils. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes with their liquid, ½ cup water, and the remaining ingredients; Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add water if the mixture becomes too dry.

Nutritional information

Per ⅔ cup serving:

• 131 Calories | 8g Protein | 324mg Sodium | 0mg Cholesterol | 3g Fat | 20g Carbs
• Exchanges: 1 starch | 1 vegetable | ½ fat