Red Lentil Surprise
I am always looking for quick and easy meals, and also ways to improve recipes that I have been preparing for a long time. This is one of our favorite fast meals. I like it because it is easy to prepare and I don't have to attend it constantly while it is cooking. John likes it because it is very filling and it tastes great!
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Ingredients
1/2 Cup
Water
1
Onion, chopped
1
Bell pepper, chopped
1/2 Tsp
Garlic, minced
32 Ounce Box
Vegetable broth
15 Ounce Can
Tomato sauce
2 Cups
Red lentils
1
Carrot, grated
1 Tbsp
Soy sauce (optional)
2 Tbsp
Parsley flakes
1
Bay leaf
1/2 Tsp
Basil
1/4 Tsp
Smoked paprika
7 Ounce Package
Package baked tofu, sliced
Directions
1
Place the water in a large saucepan. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, until vegetables soften slightly. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over whole grain toast or rolls.
Hints: This may also be made without the tofu and it is still delicious. We like this with some fresh chopped spinach added at the end of the cooking time, either with or without the tofu. This is also delicious served over rice or potatoes. It reheats well so it is great asa leftover!
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