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Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. is for Dinner.

Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. takes 30 minutes to cook.

Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. are:

1.5 cups dry brown lentils
2 large onions, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced into discs
1 can tomatoes (i like petite diced)
1 tbsp dried marjoram or basil
1 can veggie or chicken broth, plus water to equal 3 cups
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 12 tbsp (three fourths of a cup)

Here is how you make Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea.:

Chop onions, dice carrots. In large heavy pot saute onions and carrots in olive oil till onions are translucent. Add lentils and continue to cook for a few minutes, stirring once or twice. Add marjoram, tomatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover pot, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve with a sprinkling of cheese (2 tbsp per serving) for a complete protein. Makes 6 one and a half cup servings. Can be made with low salt tomatoes and broth for less sodium.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIZLIZ8.

The nutritional information for Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 204.4

• Total Fat: 7.9 g
• Cholesterol: 9.6 mg
• Sodium: 758.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13.0 g
• Protein: 15.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Lentils, Monastery Style, 6 servings, 1.5 cups ea. is Low Carb