WARM SPICED LENTILS

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Make and share this Warm Spiced Lentils recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stephanie

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup green lentil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

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.

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