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

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups vegetable broth or one 14 oz (397 g) can beef or vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup dried lentils, washed
• 1 x 16 oz (454 g) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper