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Easy and Hearty Lentils and Cheese

This dish comes together in an hour and is so easy to make! Another Friday Food Finds From Fans recipe! Thank you, Deb!

Course Main Course
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 head garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 3 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 medium yellow peppers, chopped can be other colors too
  • 1 pound dried lentils, washed and sorted
  • 6-8 cups water
  • 1-28oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1-6oz can tomato paste
  • Cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In large stock pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil with chopped onion. Cook on medium heat until onions are translucent.

  2. Add garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant.

  3. Add lentils, carrots, peppers and enough water to cover everything in the pot plus a little extra. Cook until lentils and carrots are tender, approximately 20-30 minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes, paste and spices. Cook until thick and bubbly.

  5. Serve over cooked rice, shredded cheese and chopped red or green onion if desired.