Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 04:17:34 -0700
From: "Dawn" (oselot@ime.net)
Heres my favorite veggie Paella. Hope I posted right and you all like it.
Dawn from Maine
* Exported from MasterCook II *
Vegetarian Lentil Paella
Recipe By : Better Homes and Gardens Vegetarian Recipes for Today
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Grains Casseroles
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 medium green pepper -- chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper -- chopped
2 stalks celery -- sliced
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 medium red onion -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
1 cup lentils
1 1/4 cups fat free vegetable broth
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron -- OR
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 medium tomato -- seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen peas -- thawed
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley of cilantro
In Dutch oven, sprayed with cooking spray, cook the green pepper, yellow
pepper, celery, onion, red onion, and garlic, till tender but not brown.
Rinse lentils. Add lentils, broth, and saffron or turmeric to the pepper
mixture. Bring to a boil: reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30
minutes or until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in
Tomatoes, peas, parsley, and any other additions. Heat through. Season to
taste before serving.
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Serving Ideas : serve over rice or as a side dish.
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