Cajun Lentils
Cajun Lentils & Zucchini


Cajun Lentils

Prep: 10 min, Cook: 35 min.

1 cup lentils, cleaned and rinsed
1 Tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion\cooked, finely chopped
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 red bell pepper\cooked, seeded and finely diced
1/4 lb. mushrooms\cooked, sliced
1 large tomato\cooked, cubed
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

Bring lentils to a boil in a saucepan with enough water to come
approximately 3/4 inch above the lentils. Reduce heat to medium and
cook 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are soft, adding more water if
necessary. Strain lentils and set aside. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan
over a medium high heat. Saute garlic, onion and Cajun seasoning 4-5
minutes until onion is softened. Add bell pepper, mushrooms and
lentils. Cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes
and fresh herbs and serve.

Source: <http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipe?id.5844>





Cajun Lentils & Zucchini

1 large, sweet onion such as Vidalia, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cups bouillon
1 cup lentils
1 28 oz. can plum tomatoes, undrained
2 tsp cajun spice blend
4 small, firm zucchini, sliced
Cooked whole grains (optional)


Combine all ingredients except the zucchini in a large pot. Bring to a
boil, reduce the heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until the lentils
are tender. Add the zucchini and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve over the
cooked whole grain of your choice if desired. Also good chilled!

4-6 servings

Source: <http://www.healthyheartmiracle.com/recipes/recipe5.shtml>



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