Vegetarian, Low-Fat Lentils & Rice With A Tangy Tomato Sauce (high fiber)

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Vegetarian, Low-Fat Lentils & Rice With A Tangy Tomato Sauce (high fiber)

 

2 cups uncooked brown or white rice

1 pound lentils

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 Tablespoon crushed garlic

Two 16-ounce cans of tomato sauce

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup vinegar

1 medium onion

 

Cook rice according to directions. Rinse lentils and put them in a pot,

covering them with water, and bring to a boil. Then simmer on low heat until

almost all water is absorbed and lentils are well cooked. Add extra water if

longer time is needed. To make the sauce, first saute the garlic in 1

Tablespoon oil until golden. Add both cans of tomato sauce and simmer 10-15

minutes. Add water and vinegar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat

immediately and add salt to taste. Finally, slice onion in thin, small

pieces and saute in remaining 1 Tablespoon oil until brown and crispy.

This dish should be arranged as a layer of lentils (on the bottom), followed

by a layer of rice, then another layer of lentils and another layer of rice.

Sprinkle the onions and the sauce on top before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Calories...563...Fat...7 g...Fiber...7.1 g.