Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Crockpot Spiced Lentils In Pocket Bread 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained 1 medium-size carrot, shredded 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 dry bay leaf 1 small dried hot red chile 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups water Yogurt Sauce; 3 tablespoons each olive oil, red wine vinegar 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced salt and pepper 4 pita breads, each about 6 inches in diameter, cut into halves and warmed In 3-quart or larger crockpot, combine lentils, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, chile, and cumin; pour in water. Cover and cook at low setting until lentils are tender when mashed with a fork (6-7 hours). Prepare Yogurt Sauce. Drain lentil mixture, if necessary; remove and discard chile and bay leaf. Mix in oil and vinegar; stir in onions and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon lentil mixture into pita bread halves; add Yogurt Sauce to taste. Yields 4 servings.. Yogurt Sauce: In small bowl, mix 1 cup plain low fat or nonfat yogurt and 2 tablespoons each golden raisins and chopped fresh mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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