Best Super Easy Lentils Recipes

DELICIOUS AND EASY LENTILS

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Don't let the ease of the recipe fool you - it is fabulous! I got this recipe from my mom and it is one of my absolute favorite lentil dishes (I often double it). It can also easily be made into a vegetarian (omit canadian bacon) or vegan (omit the canadian bacon/cheese and use olive oil in place of butter) dish.

Provided by Mandala

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 lb chopped carrot
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
1 cup lentils (I normally use green)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons marjoram
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

Lightly brown the canadian bacon over med heat.
Add butter, onion, and carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
Add water, lentils, salt and herbs. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
Uncover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Add the parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 1276.2, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 16.7

SUPER EASY LENTILS

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This is a fast main course that my omnivorous kids like. The basic recipe is from a McDougall Plan recipe site.

Provided by I hate coming up wi

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils
4 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in a medium pot, bring to a boil and reduce to low-medium heat to simmer for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
Serve with whole grain - toast, rice, quinoa, rolls, etc. Freezable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1052.4, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 7, Protein 27

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