Cost: $3.00

6 servings – $0.50

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 7 ounces kielbasa sausage (sliced)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 8 cups water
• 1 cup lentils (about 8 ounces), rinsed
• 3 potatoes (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • (substitute bay leaves & rosemary if you have them)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat canola oil to medium heat
2. Cook sausage slices until browned. Set aside, but leave the grease in the pan
3. Cook carrots and onion in the same pan on medium heat for 5 minutes
4. Add water, lentils, potatoes, salt, pepper, seasoning. Bring to boil.
5. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until lentils are tender.