Couscous-Lentil Dinner
Real Mom Prep Time: 10 +
3 minutes
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1 Tbsp |
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15 mL |
oil |
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Saute in a large pot |
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1/2 cup |
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125 mL |
chopped onion |
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until onion is tender. |
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3 cups |
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750 mL |
water |
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Add to pot. Bring to a boil. |
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2 cups |
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500 mL |
vegetable cocktail juice |
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Reduce heat to low. |
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2 cups |
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500 mL |
brown lentils, rinsed |
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Cover and simmer for at least |
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2 |
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2 |
bay leaves |
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30 minutes (until lentils are |
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soft but not mushy). |
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Remove from heat. |
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Discard bay leaves. |
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2 cups |
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500 mL |
couscous |
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Add to pot. Stir to mix. |
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1/4 cup |
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50 mL |
grated Parmesan cheese |
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Cover and let stand until |
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2 tsp |
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10 mL |
basil |
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couscous is soft (about 5 |
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1 can |
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1 can |
diced tomatoes |
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minutes). |
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(14oz) |
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(398mL) |
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Uncover; fluff with a fork. |
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