Lentils Italiano

Lentils Italiano - 20g Carbs

From: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes Makes: 6 Servings 1 Serving = 2/3 Cup

3/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups Vegetable broth OR one 14-oz can beef or vegetable broth 3/4 cup dried lentils, washed 1 16-oz can diced tomatoes with juice 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, OR 1 tsp dried basil 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano OR 1 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

1. In a heavy saucepan, saute 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, 1/2 cup water, and the remaining ingredients; simmer over low heat, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if the mixture becomes too dry.

Nutrition: 131 Calories, 8g Protein, 324mg Sodium, 0mg Cholesterol, 3g Fat, 20g Carbs

Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

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