Spiced Lentils In Pocket Bread
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Lentils
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup lentils -- rinsed and drained
1 medium carrot -- shredded
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic -- minced or pressed
1 piece dry bay leaf
1 small dried hot red chile
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil -- red wine vinegar
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 stalks celery -- thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
4 medium pita breads {6 inches in diameter} -- cut in half and warmed
---YOGURT SAUCE---
1 cup plain lowfat or nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons fresh mint -- chopped
 

Preparation:

In 3-quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine lentils, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, chile, and cumin; pour in water. Cover and cook at low setting until lentils are tender when mashed with a fork (6-7 hours). Prepare Yogurt Sauce. Drain lentil mixture, if necessary; remove and discard chile and bay leaf. Mix in oil and vinegar; sitr in onions and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon lentil mixture into pita bread halves; add Yogurt Sauce to taste. Makes 4 serves. Yogurt Sauce: In small bowl, mix yogurt, golden raisins,and mint. NOTE: For a Sunday night sandwich supper, spoon this savory lentil filling--warm or at room temperature--into heated pita bread halves.

 

Nutritional Information:

502 calories (22% from fat); 23g protein; 77g carb; 12g fat (2g saturated); .3mg cholesterol; 435mg sodium.