A friend and I talked about busy days and how hard it can be to cook something tasty, nutritious and fast at the end of the day when the kids are super hungry and cranky. This is one of my fast recipes that I use often. It’s quite popular with the kids. I serve it tossed with whole wheat pasta for a complete meal.
- 2/3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed well
- 1 vegan bouillon cube
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped and diced
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1 can crushed tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 1 tbs. brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbs. oregano
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- Cheese to sprinkle over dish before serving
Place lentils, carrots, water, onion and garlic in a pot, and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are done (about 10 minutes). Add remaining ingredients except the cheese and blend well. Simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pasta of your choice. Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.
