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Dess B'L-Besla (Lentils with Onions)

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Submitted by rosalind

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML LENTILS
soaked
2 2
CLOVE CLOVE CLOVES
minced *
1 1
PINCH PINCH CINNAMON *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CUMIN
1 1
PINCH PINCH BLACK PEPPER *
1 1
EACH EACH HOT CHILI PEPPERS *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
2 2
LARGE LARGE ONIONS
thinly sliced
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL
3 3
EACH EACH BAY LEAVES *

Directions

Bring lentils to a boil in enough water to cover.

At the same time, make a spice paste by crushing together the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, peppers and salt plus 2 teaspoons water.

After 2 or 3 minutes, drain the lentils thoroughly.

Add the spice paste, followed by the onions, oil and bay leaves.

Stir over moderate heat for several minutes then add water to cover.

Reduce heat, cover pot and simmer until lentils are tender.

Uncover for a while before serving so that the mixture can thicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 121g (4.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 303 22% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 14%
Dietary Fiber 20g 82%
Sugars g
Protein 34g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 5% Iron 28%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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