Lentils with Tomatoes

Name: Lentils with Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 1 cup dry lentils; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2.5 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes; salt and pepper to taste

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This is a Middle Eastern dish of lentils and tomatoes with a deliciously simple taste. Serve it with rice, couscous, or whatever you like.

Recipe by Mary Hansen Smith

Updated on June 16, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

4

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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

Directions

Bring water to a boil in a pot and stir in lentils. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes; drain.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until tender. Mix in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir in lentils, reduce the heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266	Calories
11g	Fat
33g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 17mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 12g	42%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 42mg	210%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 804mg	17%

* 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.