Food Pantry and Budget Recipes

  Lentil Stew 1 ½ cups dried brown lentils 6 cups of water 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 3 TBS olive oil (or other oil) 1 can of tomatoes 1 onion-chopped (or 1 tsp onion powder) 1 TBS minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder) ½ tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning (optional but recommended) Directions : 1.      Rinse lentils.  Add lentils and water to a large pot and simmer for about an hour. 2.      Heat oil in a skillet.  Add the onions and garlic.  Sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.  Add the tomatoes and seasonings.  Heat and add the lentils along with the amount of water from the cooking water you would like. 3.      Simmer all together for a few minutes then serve with crackers, bread, rice or alone.