Lentil Stew Creole

Mix all ingredients except lentils and Tabasco sauce (if using), in a saucepan. Heat partly covered until mixture boils. Reduce heatto low; simmer 10 minutes. Add lentils and simmer 10-15 minutes more. Add a few drops Tabasco sauce, if desired. Serve over cooked brown rice. Per serving: 81 cal; 4 g prot; 14 g carb; 1 g fat; 78 mg sod; 0 mg chol From the files of DEEANNE