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