Spicy Lentil& Pepper Sauce For Pasta Or Rice

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICY LENTIL & PEPPER SAUCE FOR PASTA OR RICE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Olive oil
1 lg Onion, finely chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 c Green and red bell pepper,
Finely chopped
1 lg Tomato, diced
1 c Vegetable juice
1 c Pre-cooked lentils
2 Cooked, peeled hot chilies,
Finely minced (canned or
Fresh)
1 pn Basil
x Salt and pepper to taste

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.

Total Calories Per Serving (without pasta): 145 Fat: 4
grams

This article was originally published in the
July/August 1994 issue of the _Vegetarian_Journal_,
published by The Vegetarian Resource Group.

From: bobbi@clark.net (Bobbi Pasternak). rfvc Digest
V94 Issue #204, Sept. 22, 1994. Formatted by Sue
Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using MMCONV.



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