Lively Lentils

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Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups dried lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 vidalia onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 teaspoon cumin
  • 12 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 23 cup tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Bring lentils to a boil in the water and simmer 25 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until soft.
  3. Add to lentils, along with all other ingredients.
  4. Simmer an additional 20 minutes until lentils are cooked, but not mushy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

576 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.5g 29% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 84.7g 31% DV
Fiber 17g 61% DV
Sugar 43.4g 87% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1132.3mg 49% DV
Potassium 1956mg 42% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 657.5mcg 73% DV
Vitamin C 60.6mg 67% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 410.8mg 32% DV
Iron 25.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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