Lentils Italiano

Lentils Italiano - 20g Carbs

From: The New Family Cookbook For People With DiabetesMakes: 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 inThe 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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