Meal Type Dinner

Gluten Free Soup with lentils and some herbs

Lentil Barley Soup

Ingredients 2 cups dried lentils (rinsed) 4 scallions 5 carrots (chopped) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 cup pearl barley 12 cups water 1 can 14.5 ounce low-sodium whole peeled tomatoes (coarsely chopped) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt…

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Lentil Chili

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef (15% fat) 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (crushed) 2 cups lentils (cooked, drained) 2 cans tomatoes, diced or crushed (29 ounce or 2 cans 14 1/2 ounce) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2…

Lentil Minestrone

Lentil Minestrone

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 3 carrots (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 celery stalk (diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 sweet potato (scrubbed and diced…

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Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 1/2 cups lentils (cooked, drained) 28 ounces spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (1 jar, can use 28-32 ounces) Directions 1. In…

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Lentil Stew

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil (or canola oil) 1 onion (large, chopped) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 10-ounce packages of frozen sliced carrots 1 cup dry lentils (rinsed and drained) 3 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces each) 3 cups…

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Lentil Tacos

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry lentils (sorted and rinsed) 4 cups water 1/2 green pepper (chopped) 4 cloves garlic (minced) hot pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon basil 2/3 cup tomato paste…

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Ingredients 16 cups chopped collards (small leaves) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning Directions Cut bottom stems from collards. Wash and cut collards into bite-sized pieces. Place in colander…

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Jollof Rice

Ingredients 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped) 1/2 cup green peppers (finely chopped) ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 can whole…

kale and cranberry salad in a bowl

Kale and Cranberry Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped or 1⁄4 medium onion) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 clove minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 cups kale, chopped (leaf portion, no stems) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice…

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Kelly’s Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup lentils (sorted and rinsed) 3/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 cup brown rice (raw) 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim (divided) Directions…

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