spicy lentil and pepper sauce

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for pasta or rice or polenta

 

 

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Spicy Lentil and Pepper Sauce for Pasta or Rice

 

Recipe By :Jacqueline Dunnington: Lentil Mania

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : 2002-07-27 Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion -- finely chopped

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 cup green and red bell pepper -- finely chopped

1 large tomato -- diced

1 cup vegetable juice

1 cup cooked lentils

2 diced green chiles (canned) -- finely mince

1 Pinch basil

Salt and pepper -- to taste

 

In a deep pot, saut‚ onions, garlic, and peppers in heated olive oil. Stir

often. Cover and reduce heat to low, add tomato and juice, and simmer for 20

minutes. Add cooked lentils and seasonings (including chilies). Heat

thoroughly before serving. If the mixture seems too dry at any time, add a few

spoonfuls of water. Serve sauce over cooked pasta or brown rice.

 

Total Calories Per Serving (without pasta): 145 Fat: 4 grams

 

Description:

" A healthy and unusual gourmet treat "

Source:

" Vegetarian Journal 1994-07/08 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 132 Calories; 4g Fat (24.8% calories from

fat); 6g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 244mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 2236 0 0 0 1657 0 0