SUMMER LENTILS WITH TOMATOES

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This quick and simple lentil stew is a perfect use for summer's ripe cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Cally

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ pint cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
4 leaves Swiss chard, chopped
1 ½ cups water
½ cup green lentils
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic. Cook, covered, until tomatoes burst, about 5 minutes. Add chard; cook until wilted. Add water, lentils, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until lentils are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 294.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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