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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 36 Minutes |
Ready In: 51 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This flavorful red lentils dish is a healthful side dish choice for any meal. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 sweet onion, diced |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
2 (14-oz.) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth |
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion |
1 1/4 cups red or brown lentils, rinsed |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
salt to taste |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 6 minutes or until onion is tender. Add broth and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in basil and salt to taste.
2. *2 (14-oz.) cans vegetable broth may be substituted.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis does not include salt to taste.
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