Tangy Marinated Lentils

By Mike_67

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1 medium purple onion, diced
• 1 rib celery, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Bring lentils and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Sauté onion, celery, and carrot in hot oil in
saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
Add red bell pepper and sauté 2 minutes more.
Stir in lentils and cool for 10 minutes.

Stir in cheese and remaining ingredients. Serve warm or chilled.