Dinner

Red lentils with carrots (microwave) is for Dinner.

Red lentils with carrots (microwave) takes several minutes to prepare.

Red lentils with carrots (microwave) takes several minutes to cook.

Red lentils with carrots (microwave) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Red lentils with carrots (microwave) are:

1 1/2 cups red lentils
2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or 2.5 cups boiling water + 1 bouillon cube)
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup peas, frozen
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Red lentils with carrots (microwave):

Place all ingredients (except frozen peas) in large 8-cup measure. Microwave on HIGH for about 10 minutes. Add more water (or milk) if mixture is too thick. Add 1 cup frozen peas (they cook in lentils, and cool it down so you can eat immediately). Consider stirring in juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp. olive oil, chopped parsley, and garnishing with chopped almonds.Some variations to add for more flavor/nutrients:Optional add-ins/garnishes:1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (mix in at end)Juice of 1 lime (stir in at end)� tbsp olive oil (stir in at end)Finely chopped almonds (garnish)Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MANYSPARKS.

The nutritional information for Red lentils with carrots (microwave) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 194.4

• Total Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 288.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
• Protein: 14.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Red lentils with carrots (microwave) is Vegetarian