Spicy Lentil And Pepper Sauce For Pasta Or Rice
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | Vegetarian | Vegetarian | 4 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | T | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion, finely chopped | |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 | c | Green and red bell pepper |
| Finely chopped | ||
| 1 | Tomato, diced | |
| 1 | c | Vegetable juice |
| 1 | c | Pre-cooked lentils |
| 2 | Cooked, peeled hot chilies | |
| Finely minced, canned or | ||
| Fresh), Fresh | ||
| 1 | pn | Basil |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
INSTRUCTIONS
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 This article was originally published in the July/August 1994 issue of the _Vegetarian_Journal_, published by The Vegetarian Resource Group. From: bobbi@clark.net (Bobbi Pasternak). rfvc Digest V94 Issue #204, Sept. 22, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using MMCONV. From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 69
Calories From Fat: 32
Total Fat: 3.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 46.5mg
Potassium: 287.7mg
Carbohydrates: 8.6g
Fiber: 1.7g
Sugar: 5.1g
Protein: 1.3g