Spicy Lentil And Pepper Sauce For Pasta Or Rice

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - finely chopped (large)
2		Garlic - minced
1 cup	237ml	Green and red bell pepper
		Finely chopped
1		Tomato - diced (large)
1 cup	237ml	Vegetable juice
1 cup	237ml	Pre-cooked lentils
2		Cooked - peeled hot chilies
		Finely minced - (canned or
		Fresh)
1		Basil

Recipe Instructions

x Salt and pepper to taste

In a deep pot, saute onions, garlic, and peppers in heated olive oil.

Stir often. Cover and reduce heat to low, add tomato and juice, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add cooked lentils and seasonings (including chilies). Heat thoroughly before serving. If the mixture seems too dry at any time, add a few spoonfuls of water.

Serve sauce over cooked pasta or brown rice.

This article was originally published in the July/August 1994 issue of the "Vegetarian"Journal", published by The Vegetarian Resource Group.

Source:
Bonnie Stern, Simply HeartSmart Cooking (modified)

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