Sgt. Peppers & Lentils Hearts Club Stew

What You'll Need:

1/2 lb bag of lentils
1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Ro*Tel)
3 & 1/2 cups water
1 table spoon salt

[Once served, add salt & pepper to taste]


Start off rinsing your lentils in a strainer. Keep an eye out for any little pebbles or anything. After rinsing, add to a medium sized pot along with the 3 & 1/2 cups water and salt. Set temperature to medium high heat. Stir occasionally.
After the lentils have reached a boil, cover the pot and bring the temperature down to a simmer. Check up on the soup every once in a while and stir. Continue to let the lentils cook until they are very tender. (This should take about 30 minutes). If you think the lentils need more water, you can add an extra 1/2 a cup)

Once the lentils are tender, add the diced tomatoes & chilies. This will give those lentils some "Pepper"! Personally, I like Mild or for a little heat, I go with Original. [I have low tolerance for spicy food] And if you're a tabasco sippin' lover of heat, you can go with Hot. God have mercy. ;P

After you've added the tomatoes and chilies, bring it back to a boil uncovered. If you're on the "soft foods" stage, you're ready to eat! (Just let the lentils sit in your bowl a few minutes so they can soak up a little of that moisture) If you're on the "blender diet" Get out your hand blender, and start blending! ;)
Enjoy!

[A health note: Lentils are a super food! They are packed with fiber, iron, protein, and folic acid. They are low in fat and cholesterol free. PLUS, The tomatoes & green peppers contain Vitamin C- this assists the body to absorb the iron! So eat up!]