Vegetarian Lentil Paella

Submitted by: Amy Conway	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Grains & Legumes
Quantity: 4 servings	Preparation time: 0:15 hr. Cooking time: 0:30 hr.

Ingredients

1 cup	green pepper, chopped	250 mL
1 cup	yellow sweet pepper, chopped	250 mL
1 cup	celery, sliced	250 mL
1/2 cup	onion, chopped	125 mL
1/2 cup	red onion, chopped	125 mL
4	cloves garlic, minced	4
2 tbsp	olive oil	30 mL
1 cup	lentils	250 mL
1-3/4 cups	vegetable or chicken broth	400 mL
1/2 tsp	ground turmeric	2 mL
2	medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped	2
1 cup	frozen peas, thawed	250 mL
1/3 cup	pimiento-stuffed olives	75 mL
1/3 cup	pitted ripe olives	75 mL
1/4 cup	snipped parsley	60 mL

Directions

In a large pan cook the green pepper, yellow pepper, celery, onion, red onion, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown.

Rinse lentils. Add lentils, broth, and turmeric to the pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed.

Stir in tomatoes, peas, stuffed olives, ripe olives, and parsley. Heat through. Season to taste before serving.