This is one of my husband’s favourite recipes that I make. He loves it especially on a cool Autumn or Winter night.

Lentils are inexpensive full of fibre and so good for you. Most of these recipes you will have on hand in your pantry and this recipe literally takes 25 minutes to make.

• 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup each of diced onions, celery, red pepper, carrots
• 19 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1- 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

1. Heat oil in large saucepan and saute the onions and garlic until soft add the remaining vegetables.  Saute for 10 minutes. Add the spices  and  cook for 1-2 minutes, then add tomatoes, lentils, and juice.  Simmer for 20 minutes.  Serve with a side salad.