Red Lentils Recipe

This is an evolution of a recipe found in an illustrated magazine for cooks, which we like and will gladly recommend if you ask.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, diced
• 3/4 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ginger (dried spice, not shaved root)
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder, if desired
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (chicken creamier, vegetable better for you)
• 2-4 cups water
• 1.5 cups red lentils
• A few tablespoons lemon juice, if desired

Steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan on medium. Add 1 teaspoon salt and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until almost or barely browned, stirring ocassionally.
2. Rinse red lentils in a mixing bowl, and remove anything that isn't a red lentil.
3. Add coriander, cumin, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne or chili powder, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add 2 cups water water, broth, and lentils, and bring to a simmer.
6. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 15 minutes. If needed, add more water.
7. Add more salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
8. Serve. Goes well with rice as a meal, saltines as a snack, or as a side dish.