Lentils Italiano Recipe - A Flavorful and Nutritious Dish Packed with Protein

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cup vegetable broth or one 14 oz (397 g) can beef or vegetable broth
• 0.75 cup dried lentils , washed
• 1 x 16 oz (454 g) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 0.25 to 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp freshly ground pepper