Red Lentils

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Red Lentils

Course Vegetables
Cuisine American
Calories 138kcal
Author Karen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ sweet onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 14 oz cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
  • 1 ¼ cups red or brown lentils rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic, and saute 6 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Add broth and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to lower; and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in basil and salt to taste.
  • Yield: 5 cups (serving size: 1/2 cup)
  • Adapted from: MyRecipes.com