Lentils With Garlic Onion And Tomato Recipes

STEWED LENTILS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, carrots and fennel and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Meanwhile, rinse and pick over the lentils to make sure there are no stones in the package.
• Add the tomatoes, lentils, chicken stock, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan. Raise the heat to bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer covered for about 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Check occasionally to be sure the liquid is still simmering. Remove from the heat and allow the lentils to sit covered for another 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.

LENTILS WITH ONIONS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put lentils, bouillon cube, and water into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer until lentils are soft and most of the water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a separate saute pan, add oil and onions and saute until onions are soft and browned.
• Stir in tomatoes, garlic powder, and rosemary. Let cook over medium heat until tomatoes are cooked down a bit, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Combine lentils and onion mixture, stirring well.
• Adjust temperature to low. Pour in whipping cream, stirring gently.
• Allow to heat through on low for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

TOMATO-GARLIC LENTIL BOWLS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in lentils, seasonings and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes., Stir in lemon juice and tomato paste; heat through. Serve with yogurt and, if desired, tomatoes and cilantro.

LENTILS, GARLIC AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large 2 quart pot over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook until JUST turning golden.
• Add tomatoes and cook down to thick, around 8 minutes.
• Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
• Simmer 30 minutes.
• Add the salt and lemon juice.
• Mix well.

LENTILS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a pot, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the lentils. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes; drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the green bell pepper and onion until tender. Mix in the tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the lentils, reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.

GARLIC LENTILS WITH KALE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook red onion in hot oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Pour lentils into the pot with onion; add enough water to cover the lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Bring the water to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Stir tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, and paprika into the lentil mixture to integrate the paste smoothly into the liquid; bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
• Stir kale into the lentils, reduce heat to low, and cook until the kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

LENTIL SALAD WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine lentils, onion-clove, carrots, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and water in saucepan. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Don't overcook. Drain.
• Remove and discard the onion, thyme and bay leaf. Drain.
• Transfer lentils to salad bowl and add chopped onions, garlic, vinegar, oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Toss well and sprinkle with parsley.

FRENCH LENTILS WITH GARLIC AND THYME

Steps:

• Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil. When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a fast simmer.
• Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, 20 to 25 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess water after lentils have cooked. Serve immediately, or allow them to cool and reheat later.