Spiced Lentils

Ingredients

• 3 tbsps canola oilNutrition
• 1/2 oz lemon juiceNutrition
• 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, choppedNutrition
• 2 cloves garlic, crushedNutrition
• 1 slice ginger root, finely choppedNutrition
• 1 medium onion, finely choppedNutrition
• 2 medium whole ripe tomatoes, dicedNutrition
• 3 cups waterNutrition
• 1 oz green chilies, seeded and finely choppedNutrition
• 8 oz dried green lentilsNutrition

Directions

1. 1Rinse lentils with cold running water.
2. 2Place lentils and water into a saucepan and cook according to directions.
3. 3Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan; add onion and brown till soft.
4. 4Stir in the chilies, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 8 minutes.
5. 5Add in the lentils, tomatoes, lemon juice and 1/2 the cilantro, mixing thoroughly.
6. 6Serve warm, sprinkled with the remainder cilantro. Add a dash or two of Tabasco, if you like.
7. 7Add a dash or two of Tabasco sauce, if you like.

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