Lively Lentils
"Lentils are such a good-for-you food, and served over brown rice, make a complete meal. This recipe is a combination of several, and has a wonderful sweet and spicy flavor. Add water if they become too thick. Leftovers can be frozen."
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups dried lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 vidalia onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2⁄3 cup tomato paste
directions
- Bring lentils to a boil in the water and simmer 25 minutes.
- In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until soft.
- Add to lentils, along with all other ingredients.
- Simmer an additional 20 minutes until lentils are cooked, but not mushy.
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Reviews
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This is a good, flavorful lentil recipe. I used 1 lb of lentils which was 2 cups because I didn't want to have 1/2 cup left. I added a bit more spice and 5 cups of water because of this. I also didn't have tomato paste so I used crushed tomatoes. Thanks.
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