• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups water
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 3 Tbs. celery, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder

Combine lentils and water in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low.

Skim off any foam that may appear at the top. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 40-45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Per serving: calories 214, fat 1.8g, 7% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 14.4g, carbohydrates 37.6g, fiber 16.8g, sugar 6.7g, sodium 234mg, diet points 1.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.2, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.8, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.2, Sugar: 0.3, Very lean meat protein: 0.5

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The recommended wines are: Fumé Blanc, Chianti, or Chenin Blanc.