Lemony Lentils
This lentil recipe is fantastic. The first time I made it I wasn't sure how it was going to taste, I thought it might be a little too lemony but was willing to give it a try. This dish is excellent--there is only a subtle taste of lemon which is refreshing. Added it right away to my recipe rotation.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
1 hrsReady
1 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
ginger root
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
hot chili peppers
dried, flaked |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | each |
cinnamon sticks
1/2 inch |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
lentils, green
|
|
| 2 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 2 | slices |
lemon
1/2 inch thick |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
finely chopped |
|
| 15 | ml |
ginger root
finely chopped |
|
| 5 | ml |
hot chili peppers
dried, flaked |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | each |
cinnamon sticks
1/2 inch |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
lentils, green
|
|
| 473 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 2 | slices |
lemon
1/2 inch thick |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Directions
In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, cumin and cinnamon stick.
Sauté for about 2 minutes or untili fragrant.
Add the lentils and cook stirring, until the lentils are coated with the seasoning mixture.
Add the water, bay leaf and lemon slices.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Season well with salt and pepper.
Drain off any excess water and remove the lemon slices and bay leaf before serving.
