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Creamy Tomato Braised Lentils with Broccli Rabe takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Tomato Braised Lentils with Broccli Rabe takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Tomato Braised Lentils with Broccli Rabe makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Tomato Braised Lentils with Broccli Rabe are:

1 large bunch (or 2) broccoli rabe
1 large tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry lentils
1 clove garlic, minced
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 medium onion (or shallots), finely chopped
about 3 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1-2 tablespoons butter
handful fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Creamy Tomato Braised Lentils with Broccli Rabe:

Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Sweat onions over low heat for about 8 minutes until translucent, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the minced garlic and cook another minute. Add the lentils, tomato paste and a splash of the stock. Increase heat to medium and stir occasionally until stock has been absorbed. Continue adding stock and stirring occasionally until the lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes.Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to boil and prepare a large ice bath. Drop the broccoli rabe in the boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove with tongs and immediately place into ice bath until cool. Drain and pat dry. In a separate pan or skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced garlic clove and the broccoli rabe. Season with salt and pepper and sautee for 2-3 minutes.Add the chopped tomato to the lentils and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and butter, and taste for seasoning when warm. Stir in the basil leaves and serve the lentils immediately, with the sauteed broccoli rabe on top. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVEYDUB.

The nutritional information for Creamy Tomato Braised Lentils with Broccli Rabe is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 225.9

• Total Fat: 10.4 g
• Cholesterol: 15.2 mg
• Sodium: 463.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
• Protein: 11.2 g