SUMMER LENTILS WITH TOMATOES

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This quick and simple lentil stew is a perfect use for summer's ripe cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Cally

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ pint cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
4 leaves Swiss chard, chopped
1 ½ cups water
½ cup green lentils
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic. Cook, covered, until tomatoes burst, about 5 minutes. Add chard; cook until wilted. Add water, lentils, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until lentils are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 294.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Ayaan Shuvo
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This is my new favorite lentil recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Manuel Ramírez
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


rashid rofi
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This lentil dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some added spices or herbs.


Jumman Ahmed
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This dish was amazing! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tonderai Nkoma
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, so I was excited to try this one. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mikoy delrosario
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This lentil dish was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


khana kharab
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I had some leftover lentils and decided to try this recipe. It was really easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Waheed Abbasi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some added spices or herbs.


sufaid khan
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Selwana Seoforeng
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This is my new favorite lentil recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Leelee Cee
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I made this last night and it was so good! I used green lentils and added some chopped spinach and it turned out great.


Rylie Kasdorf
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This lentil dish was a hit! The combination of lentils, tomatoes, and feta cheese was delicious, and the addition of fresh herbs gave it a really nice flavor.