LUCKY LENTILS RECIPE - FOOD.COM

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This meal is great for when it gets cold and you need a warm meal that will keep you full for hours with lots of fiber and protein!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons oil (veg. or olive is fine)
2 celery ribs (sliced)
2 carrots (sliced)
1/2 yellow onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 bouillon cube
4 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over a medium flame.
  • Once oil is hot add your onions and garlic and saute until onions carmeilize (4min).
  • Add your cumin, celery and carrots cover and saute stirring occasionly (8-10min).
  • In a large pot add water, bay leaf, and bouillon cube.
  • Once water comes to a boil add your sauteed veggies, the can of tomatoes, and your lentils.
  • Turn flame down to low cover your pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentis are cooked through, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Server over rice or enjoy alone.
  • Bon Apetite.

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