Gluten Free Recipes and Information:Lentiles

Lentils are a budget friendly and fast cooking legume. Lentils should be carefully rinsed and sorted,no pre-soaking is requried. They are high in protein and fiber and some studies have shown to aid in controlling blood sugar,thus making it perfect comfort food while being diabetic friendly.

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This nutrient rich soup combines vitamins of spinach and carrots with the immune boosting properties of garlic. Onions add savory flavor to the broth and the herbs round out the flavor, eliminating the need to add extra salt or additives.

* 3 Tbs. olive oil
* 1 1/2 c chopped onion
* 1c chopped carrot
* 2 cloves minced garlic
* 3/4 c frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
* 1 tsp dried rosemary
* 1 tsp dried sage
* 1 Tbs. dried parsley
* 4 c gluten free beef broth
* 4 c gluten free chicken broth
* 1 lb. lentils, carefully rinsed and sorted


Directions:

1. In a medium stock pot on medium heat, cook onions and carrot in olive oil until onions are golden. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
2. Stir in spinach, dried herbs and broth. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
3. Stir in lentils. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Serves 6