Lunch

Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna is for Lunch.

Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna takes 30 minutes to cook.

Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna are:

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cup vegetable stock/broth
3/4 cup dried lentils
2 cup diced tomatoes w/juice
1/2 cup water
1/4-1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1-6 oz can of tuna packed in water, drained
4 4" whole wheat pitas

Here is how you make Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna:

In a saucepan saute the onion and garlis in the olive oil for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the broth and lentils. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquidand 1/2 cup water and the remaining ingredients. Simmer over low heat uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if mixture becomes to dry. For a warm sandwich gently stir in the drained tuna. Cut the pita breads in half and stuff with the mixture. For a cold sandwich allow mixture to cool and then gently fold in the drained tuna and then stuff the halved pita breads.

The nutritional information for Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 162.2

• Total Fat: 4.1 g
• Cholesterol: 12.8 mg
• Sodium: 1,234.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
• Protein: 15.3 g

Pitas Stuffed with Italiano Lentils andTuna is Italian cuisine.