Lentil Pilaf

Serves:

Ingredients:

3 c Water
2 tb Lemon juice
2 tb Chopped Fresh parsley
1 Cl Garlic, finely chopped
1/8 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Salt
ham Cut into thin strips
3 Ounces fully cooked smoked
2 tb Olive or vegetable oil
1 c Dried lentils
1 sm Tomato, seeded and chopped

Method:

Heat water and lentils to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy; drain.
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot.
Add lentils, ham, salt, pepper and garlic.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cook and stir 2 minutes or until mixture is hot.
6 SERVINGS (1/2 CUP EACH); 175 CALORIES PER SERVING.