| 1 ½ cups lentils | ½ tsp. basil |
| 3 cups water | 1 bay leaf |
| 2 tsp. onion powder | 2 cups stewed or canned tomatoes (add last) |
| 1 ½ tsp. salt | |
| Bring all to boil except tomatoes. Simmer till lentils are tender. When done add tomatoes. Serve as is or over rice. | |
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