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This is a Middle Eastern dish of lentils and tomatoes with a deliciously simple taste. Serve it with rice, couscous, or whatever you like.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a pot and stir in lentils. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until tender. Mix in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir in lentils, reduce the heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 266 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
| Sodium17mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber12g | 42% |
| Total Sugars7g | |
| Protein12g | |
| Vitamin C42mg | 210% |
| Calcium51mg | 4% |
| Iron5mg | 25% |
| Potassium804mg | 17% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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