Caribbean Stewed Lentils
photo by Miss Fannie
- Ready In:
- 7hrs
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 cups lentils
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 hot pepper
- 1 bouillon cubes or 1 teaspoon bouillon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 scallion, thinly diced
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
directions
- For bagged lentils, follow the preparation listed on the bag, soaking if necessary. If using dried lentils, make sure to sift through them removing any debris and then soak in a bowl with water for a few hours or overnight.
- When the lentils are prepped, add them to a pot with enough water to cover them by about 2 inches.
- Add the garlic cloves (whole), hot pepper (whole), salt, black pepper, thyme and bouillon to the lentils and water, and heat to medium-high heat.
- Bring this to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer for about 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- In another pot, heat the oil at medium heat and saute the sliced onions until they are golden at the edges.
- Then gently (we’re adding liquid to hot oil) add the cooked lentils to the pot (pour in everything).
- With a whisk or cooking spoon, stir to break down some of the lentils to thicken the consistency and create more of a sauce.
- Add the scallions, cilantro and butter and stir.
- Allow this to cook for about 20 more minutes or until the desired consistency is reached. I prefer mine to be like a thick soup.
- Don’t forget to fish out the twig from the thyme before serving and enjoy.
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