Categories: Lentils, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons trimmed and chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup seeded, diced green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup peeled, diced carrot
• 1/2 cup peeled, diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup dried red lentil
• 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or beef broth)
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray; combine the veggies in a heavy frying pan. Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the green onion wilts Add the lentils, chicken broth, and garlic.

2. Stir.

3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Stir in the cayenne pepper and parsley.

5. Take care not to overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.

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