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Salsa Lentils

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30 min prep time
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9 ingredients
8 servings

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Enjoy the health benefits of lentils in a spiced-up version.

Bake-Off® Contest 40, 2002

Sharon Mutugi

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Ingredients

2: cups uncooked green lentils

2: tablespoons olive oil

2: cups chopped red onions

1/4: cup garlic cloves, finely chopped

2: cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky Salsa

1: (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles

1: (1-oz.) pkg. Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning Mix

1: teaspoon salt

1: cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

1 In large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add lentils; boil 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.
2 Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add lentils and all remaining ingredients except cilantro; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
3 Add cilantro; mix well. Remove from heat. If desired, serve with hot cooked brown or white rice.

1 In large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add lentils; boil 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.
2 Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add lentils and all remaining ingredients except cilantro; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
3 Add cilantro; mix well. Remove from heat. If desired, serve with hot cooked brown or white rice.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Cup

Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4g; 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 1200mg; 50%
Total Carbohydrate: 41g; 14%
Dietary Fiber 17g 68% Sugars 7g
Protein: 16g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%
Vitamin C: 20%; 20%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 30%; 30%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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