Spicy Lentil & Pepper Sauce for Pasta or Rice
Spicy Lentil and Pepper Sauce for Pasta or Rice recipe
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
25 minReady
40 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
green bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 1 | large |
tomatoes
diced |
|
| 1 | cup |
vegetable juice cocktail
|
|
| 1 | cup |
lentils
pre-cooked |
|
| 2 |
hot chili peppers
cooked |
*
|
|
| 1 | pinch |
basil
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | Cloves |
garlic
minced |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
green bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 1 | large |
tomatoes
diced |
|
| 237 | ml |
vegetable juice cocktail
|
|
| 237 | ml |
lentils
pre-cooked |
|
| 2 | each |
hot chili peppers
cooked |
*
|
| 1 | pinch |
basil
|
*
|
Directions
In a deep pot, saut onions, garlic, and peppers in heated olive oil. Stir often.
Cover and reduce heat to low, add tomato and juice, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add cooked lentils and seasonings (including chilies). Heat thoroughly before serving.
If the mixture seems too dry at any time, add a few spoonfuls of water. Serve sauce over cooked pasta or brown rice.
