Recipe
Pair these lentils with cooked brown rice for a hearty vegetarian meal or serve with fresh pita bread as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Pinch each of salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, then stir in the spices and cook another minute. Add the lentils, broth and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Stir in the cilantro just before serving and taste for salt and pepper.
Serving Suggestion
Add 1/3 cup of cooked brown rice to each serving for a hearty vegetarian meal. You can adjust the heat of this dish by increasing the cayenne to 1/2 teaspoon. The lentils also make a great party appetizer, served with fresh pita bread for scooping
Nutritional Information
267 calories, 6 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 311 mg. sodium, 42 g. carbohydrate, 7 g. fiber, 14 g. protein
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