2 tbsp sauteing liquid
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cup water
1 cup vegetable-cocktail juice (i
1 used v8 with a little
1 picante sauce
1 stirred in)
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and
1 drained
1 bay leaf
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 (optional)
A Recipe for
Couscous With Lentils Tomatoes & Basil
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Saute onion in liquid of your choice for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Stir in the water, juice, lentils, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low; cover, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or
until the lentils are soft but not mushy.
Remove the pan from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the
couscous, tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan. Cover and let stand for 5
minutes or until the couscous is soft. Uncover and fluff with a fork
to separate the grains, serves 4.
This is from the latest Nutrition Action Newsletter, slightly
modified to remove margarine. It is very tasty.
Recipe typed by: Bob Simmons Converted to MM by Donna Webster
Donna@webster.post.demon.co.uk Submitted By DONNA@WEBSTER.DEMON.CO.UK
On WED, 01 NOV 1995 150036 GMT
Serves: 1
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