Lentils Italiano

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== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: The New Family Cookbook For People With Diabetes
* Makes: 6 Servings
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup chopped onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 Tbsp olive oil
* 2 cups vegetable broth or one 14 oz can beef or vegetable broth
* ¾ cup dried lentils, washed
* 1 x 16 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
* ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
* ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
== Directions ==
# In a heavy saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender.
# Add the broth and Lentils. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
# Add the tomatoes with their liquid, ½ cup water, and the remaining ingredients; Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Add water if the mixture becomes too dry.
== Nutritional information ==
Per ⅔ cup serving:
* 131 Calories | 8g Protein | 324mg Sodium | 0mg Cholesterol | 3g Fat | 20g Carbs
* Exchanges: 1 starch | 1 vegetable | ½ fat
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