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Lentils and Tomato Sauce With Macaroni and Fried Onions Recipe

Lentils and Tomato Sauce With Macaroni and Fried Onions Recipe

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Lentils and Tomato Sauce With Macaroni and Fried Onions

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
3 cups diced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups lentils , picked over and rinsed (brown or green)
3 cups water (i use 1 cup and 2 cups vegetable broth)
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes , with juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups uncooked ditalini (can substitute elbow macaroni , if desired)
1/2 tsp cumin seed
red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring, until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes, being careful not to let them get too dark. Remove half of the onions and reserve. Stir the garlic into the remaining onions and cook for 1 minute.
Stir the lentils and water (or water/broth combo) into the onion mixture. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and allspice. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring to break up the tomatoes, until the mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 10 minutes. Drain. Quickly dry the pasta cooking pot and add the reserved onions along with the cumin seeds. Cook, stirring over medium-high heat until the onions are sizzling. Add the drained macaroni and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings. To serve, spoon the macaroni into individual bowls and top with a ladleful of the spiced lentils. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	437.78 Kcal (1833 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.41g	13%
Sodium	397.5mg	17%
Potassium	604.21mg	13%
Total Carbs	70.02g	23%
Sugars	5.9g	24%
Dietary Fiber	18.23g	73%
Protein	19.03g	38%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	66.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.82 Kcal (539 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.47g	13%
Sodium	116.97mg	17%
Potassium	177.79mg	13%
Total Carbs	20.6g	23%
Sugars	1.74g	24%
Dietary Fiber	5.36g	73%
Protein	5.6g	38%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	15%
Iron	1.7mg	32%
Calcium	19.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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