Greek Lentils With Pita Wedges Recipes

GREEK-SEASONED LENTILS - CROCK-POT

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• In the prepared cooker stir together drained lentils, carrot, onion, broth, and Greek seasoning.
• Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

SLOW-COOKER GREEK LENTILS WITH PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix lentils, onion, olives, broth and water. In small bowl, soak tomatoes in warm water to cover while lentils cook.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours (or on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
• During last hour of cooking, drain tomatoes; stir tomatoes and lemon peel into lentils. Serve lentil mixture topped with cheese and onions. Serve with pita wedges.

GREEK LENTILS WITH PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix lentils, onion, olives, broth and water. In small bowl, soak tomatoes in warm water to cover while lentils cook.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours (or on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
• During last hour of cooking, drain tomatoes; stir tomatoes and lemon peel into lentils. Serve lentil mixture topped with cheese and onions. Serve with pita wedges.

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY LENTILS IN PITA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and vegetarian burger; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble up the vegetarian burger.
• Add lentils, cumin, and thyme; stir until seasonings become fragrant. Add 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes or until lentils are tender and mixture is thick (add additional water as needed). Discard bay leaf.
• Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup lentil mixture. Spoon 1 Tbsp yogurt into each pita half; top with 2 Tbsp cucumber. Sprinkle with mint if desired.

SPICED RED LENTIL DIP WITH PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• To prepare dip, place lentils and bay leaf in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Discard bay leaf.
• Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and nuts; saute 5 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned.
• Stir in tomato paste and next 6 ingredients (tomato paste through garlic); cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in juice. Combine lentils and onion mixture in a food processor; process until smooth.
• To prepare pita crisps, coat 1 side of each pita wedge with cooking spray; sprinkle wedges evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
• Arrange wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden.

GREEK STYLE LENTILS

Steps:

• Wash and sort lentils. Put them and 2 qts. water over medium heat.
• When they begin to simmer, add everything else.
• Continue to simmer, uncovered, until they are cooked and sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes.

SPICY RED LENTIL DAL WITH PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• Combine broth and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until onions are tender and seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly.
• Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lentils, coconut milk, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice.
• Cool to room temperature. Serve dal with pita wedges.