Italian Spiced Lentils – Lentils.org

Italian Spiced Lentils

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November 7, 2016

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Combine dry lentils and spices in a mason jar - these make great gifts for holidays or party hosts!

  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 15 Minutes
  • 5 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    20 Minutes

  • Yields: 2 cups (500 mL) prepared
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Directions

  1. Combine lentils with spices and water. Be sure to use a large enough saucepan as the lentils will double or triple in size.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.

Tasty Preparation Tips:
-Use vegetable or chicken stock instead of water to enhance the flavour
-Saute 1 chopped onion in 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of oil on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the water or stock as well as lentils and continue to follow the cooking directions above
-Toss in your favourite chopped vegetables at the end

Ingredients

3/4 cup (175 mL) dry green lentils

1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano

1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil

1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder

1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried rosemary

2 1/4 cups (560 mL) water

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1/2 cup (125 mL)
Calories110
Sodium10 mg
Potassium296 mg
Protein8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar1 g
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Carbohydrates21 g
Dietary Fiber5 g