Sunset Lentils

Name: Sunset Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 onions diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 section of fresh ginger peeled and minced/grated; 1C dry red lentils; 1T curry powder; 1T cumin powder; 1t dry cilantro flakes (or 1T fresh chopped); 1/4t black pepper; 1 can diced tomatoes (or 2 large fresh tomatoes diced); 1 can tomato paste; 3 cans water (about 5-6 cups); 3/4-1 t. salt (add when lentils are fully cooked)

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 onions, diced2 cloves garlic, minced2" section of fresh ginger, peeled and minced/grated1C dry red lentils1T curry powder1T cumin powder1t dry cilantro flakes (or 1T fresh, chopped)1/4t black pepper1 can diced tomatoes (or 2 large fresh tomatoes, diced)1 can tomato paste3 "cans" water (about 5-6 cups)3/4-1 t. salt (add when lentils are fully cooked)

Directions

Spray a large sauce pan with oil and begin to sautee the onions. When they have softened, add garlic and ginger and sautee another 2 minutes.

Stir in lentils and all spices (except salt), then add tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir thoroughly to dissolve the paste. Add the water, bring to a boil, reduce to low and simmer, about 45 minutes, or until lentils are quite soft and broken down - stirring occasionally. Use your smallest burner on low to simmer, the lentils get thick quickly and are likely to burn.

Stir in salt to taste before serving. Serve over rice with a green vegetable or salad.

Serving Size: Makes about 6 cups

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TAMRACLOVEC.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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