Spicy Lentil Sauce

suzanne-mcminn

This sauce is based on a recipe from Nikki & David Goldbeck’s American Whole Foods Cuisine. It is a very fast sauce. It has a texture and sense about it that feels almost meaty. (It’s a very thick, hearty sauce.) It’s great over pasta, as a sloppy joe substitute, or a filling for (cheese-free if going vegan) calzones.

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry lentil beans

3 cups water

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 pint tomatoes, chopped, drained

6 ounces tomato paste

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon Italian herbs

1 teaspoon crushed red peppers

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

Rinse and drain lentils. Add water and onions. Bring to a boil then simmer covered for about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and everything else to taste. (Start with smaller quantities of the seasonings than I have listed here. This is how I like it. Season it how you like it.) Simmer a few more minutes as you stir in the tomatoes and seasonings–and you’re done!

Categories: Beans, Beans, Grains & Rice, Budget, Fat-Free, Main Dish, Non-Dairy, Sauces, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian

Submitted by: suzanne-mcminn on January 16, 2011