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  • Lentils with Macaroni! Yes!

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    Lentils with Macaroni! Yes!
    Prep: 10 min Cook: 50 min Servings: 4
    by Catherine Pappas
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    This dish has a unique and delicious flavor. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine xo

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup uncooked lentils
    • 6 cloves garlic – crushed & chopped
    • Handful of cilantro – chopped
    • Handful of fresh oregano – chopped
    • Handful of fresh mint – chopped
    • 1 sweet onion – chopped
    • Long hot pepper – chopped
    • 1 bell pepper – chopped
    • 1 - 35 oz. can - crushed tomatoes
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 tsp. brown sugar
    • 1 tsp. curry powder
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • Olive oil for drizzling
    • 1 box of your favorite macaroni
    • Romano cheese for grating

    Directions

    1. Place the lentils in a cup and cover with water. Soak the lentils until the water is absorbed.
    2. Heat a large saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the garlic, onion, cilantro, oregano, mint, sweet onion, bell pepper and long hot pepper. Sauté on medium heat until the onion is clear. Add the tomatoes and the lentils and simmer on low until the lentils are tender, but not mushy.
    3. Combine the lemon juice with the brown sugar and curry powder and add to the lentils and continue to simmer on low while preparing the macaroni.
    4. Add the tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the lentils and stir.
    5. Add the macaroni to the lentils and serve with grated cheese.

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    • sheila
      sheila
      Well simply sounds devine. Adding it to my recipe book. Thank you for sharing.
      Sheila

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