Title: Bed of green lentils
 Categories: Diabetic, Beans, Main dish
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 ts Olive oil
      1 c  Diced onion
      2 tb Chopped garlic
      2 c  Diced carrots
      4 c  Dried lentils, preferably
           -Le Puy
      2    Sprigs fresh thyme
      1    Bay leaf
    1/8 ts Ground cloves
           Salt and pepper
 
  Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and
  garlic, saute until tender and translucent. Add the carrot and
  continue to cook, stirring frequently, until lightly carmelized. Add
  the lentils, thyme, bay leaf, and cloves, and cover with 1" of water.
  Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Add more
  water as needed. Remove from heat. Season to taste and serve
  immediately
  
  Per serving: 355 calories, 61g carb., 28g protein, 0mg chol., 2g/4%
  fat.