Tomato-Braised Lentils
Tomato-Braised Lentils bring together tender legumes with juicy tomatoes, sweet onion, and green bell pepper for a warm, gently spiced bite. The olive oil rounds everything out with a silky finish, making it a cozy side or light main. Serve it on weeknights with rice, couscous, or crusty bread when you want something hearty yet unfussy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Braised Lentils, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a pot and stir in lentils. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes; drain.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and the onion and cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add the lentils, reduce the heat, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 361.56 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 9.72 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 53.71 g 20%
- Total Fat 14.99 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.05 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.67 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 401.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 17.19 g Good Source 61%
- Total Sugars 21.28 g --
- Added Sugars 10.33 g High 21%
- Calcium 69.21 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 1044.62 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 171.67 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 24.71 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tomato Braised Lentils is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, and Lentils. Each serving provides about 361.56 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Braised Lentils made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, Lentils, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Braised Lentils?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Braised Lentils easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Tomato-Braised Lentils healthy?
- Tomato-Braised Lentils has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 361.56 calories and 9.72 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 401.1 mg (17% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.05 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.33 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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