Best Warm Spiced Lentils Recipes

WARM SPICED LENTILS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover lentils by 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook onion for 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, 2/3 of tomatoes, cucumber, cumin, ginger, paprika and cayenne.
• Cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
• Add parsley and lentils, stir for 2 minutes.
• Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Fold in remaining tomatoes and garnish with feta cheese.

WARM SPICED LENTILS

Steps:

• Place lentils in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Stud whole onion with cloves. Add studded onion, bay leaves, and rind to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender. Drain well. Discard onion, bay leaves, and rind. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato and the next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 2 minutes. Stir in lentils, cilantro, and parsley; cook 2 minutes. Stir in juice, salt, and black pepper. Serve warm with lemon wedges. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup lentil mixture and 1 lemon wedge)