Syrian Noodles with Lentils
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
50 minReady
60 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
pressed |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cumin seeds
roasted, ground |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
coriander
roasted, ground |
|
| 2 | x |
cayenne pepper
small |
*
|
| 2 | cups |
lentils
washed |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 7 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 4 | ounces |
vermicelli pasta
broken |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
pressed |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
cumin seeds
roasted, ground |
|
| 5 | ml |
coriander
roasted, ground |
|
| 2 | x |
cayenne pepper
small |
*
|
| 473 | ml |
lentils
washed |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1.7 | l |
water
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
vermicelli pasta
broken |
|
Directions
Heat oil in a large casserole.
Sauté onion and garlic until the onion is tender.
Add cumin and coriander. Sauté for another minute over medium heat.
Add cayenne pepper, lentils, bay leaf and water.
Bring to a boil.
Add salt and pepper to taste, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
Simmer only until the lentils are just tender.
Adjust seasonings.
Just before serving, bring back to a simmer and add the noodles.
Cook until al dente, about 4 to 10 minutes.
Serve at once in bowls.
In place of vermicelli, use wholewheat spaghetti noodles or macaroni.
