HOT OR COLD LENTILS IN LEMON JUICE

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Here is another of those very simple, very refreshing, and delicious dishes using lentils. This is a Lebanese recipe, but it could just as easily come from Greece, Turkey, or anywhere in the Middle East. Serve warm or cold with pita, feta, and olives.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried lentils
4 cups water
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils thoroughly, being sure to remove any small stones or dirt. Place the lentils in the slow cooker insert along with the water.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. (You want them slightly al dente.)
  • Drain the lentils and rinse them in cold water. Just before serving, add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the parsley.
  • Serve hot or cold.
  • This is one of those dishes where I would enjoy a beer or even an icy-cold glass of Greek retsina.

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