Lentils with Tomatoes Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lentils with Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

1 quart water

1 cup dry lentils

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium green bell pepper

chopped

1 medium onion

chopped

2 ½ cups peeled

seeded

and chopped tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a pot bring the water to a boil and stir in the lentils. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the green bell pepper and onion until tender. Mix in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the lentils reduce heat and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.

Nutritional Information

Lentils with Tomatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 265.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.4g 25%

Carbohydrates: 32.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 11.8g 47%

Sugars: 7g

Fat: 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 1057.3IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 42mg 70%

Folate: 242.3mcg 61%

Calcium: 50.5mg 5%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 63.7mg 23%

Potassium: 804.1mg 23%

Sodium: 17.3mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 98

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.