Lentils with Tomatoes

This Middle Eastern dish of lentils and tomatoes is deliciously simple and easy to make. Serve it with rice or couscous to make it a meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 quart water
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2.5 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a pot and stir in lentils. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until tender. Mix in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir in lentils, reduce the heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.