Best Quick Curried Lentils In Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
1 medium onion ($0.32)
3 medium carrots (1/2 lb.) ($0.55)
1 cup uncooked brown lentils ($0.68)
2 Tbsp curry powder hot or mild ($0.60)
15 oz can tomato sauce* ($0.59)
Salt to taste ($0.02)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (optional) ($0.40)

Steps:

Spread the lentils out on a baking sheet to make them easier to see. Pick out any stones or debris. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a sauce pot, then add the lentils. Allow the pot to come back up to a boil, then turn the heat to low, place a lid on top, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Drain the cooked lentils in a colander.
Meanwhile, mince the garlic and finely dice the onion and carrots. Sauté the onion, garlic, and carrots in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until the onions are transparent (about 5 minutes). Add the curry powder and sauté for one minute more.
Add the cooked and drained lentils to the skillet, along with the tomato sauce. Stir and heat through (about 5 minutes). Turn the heat off, taste the lentils, and add salt if needed (I added about 1/2 tsp).
Top with fresh cilantro and serve over a bed of rice, with naan, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cup, Calories 282.75 kcal, Carbohydrate 48.83 g, Protein 14.88 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 10.75 g, Sodium 254.1 mg

Stewed Lentils and Tomatoes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons good olive oil
2 cups large-diced yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups large-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
1 cup chopped fennel
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 cup French green lentils (7 ounces)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons mild curry powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon good red wine vinegar

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, carrots and fennel and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Meanwhile, rinse and pick over the lentils to make sure there are no stones in the package.
Add the tomatoes, lentils, chicken stock, curry powder, 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 the heat and allow the lentils to sit covered for another 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.