LENTILS WITH TOMATOES

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A Middle Eastern dish with a deliciously simple taste. Serve with rice, couscous, or whatever you like.

Provided by Mary Hansen Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 17.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

Rani Gupta
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This recipe is a must-try for lentil lovers!


Mdshoriful Islam
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so good.


MD AKBAR MD AKBAR
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This soup is so delicious and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Bimal Dangaura
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I love the addition of the lemon zest to this soup. It really brightens up the flavors.


Fantasia Williams
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable to make.


fnaf bonnie
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I made this soup for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great recipe for people with dietary restrictions.


Jennifer White
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's packed with healthy ingredients like lentils and vegetables.


Sindisiwe Khumalo
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great soup for a potluck or party.


Free fire Guru
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also like that it's a vegan recipe.


Ehan Aman
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This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Jamar Greene
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was flavorful and satisfying.


slim73 slim73 (slim)
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This was the best lentil soup I've ever had! The flavors were incredible.


Tristin Coyle
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This lentil soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I highly recommend it.


Shabeer Rana
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I love this recipe! The lentils are always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Olaa Essam
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This soup was delicious and so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Niloy Gaming
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Eloise2968 Doki-Doki
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This lentil soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially liked the addition of the lemon zest and cumin. Will definitely be making this again.