Mediterranean Red Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 1 tsp chopped fresh garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups red lentils
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium high heat. Add in the onion and garlic.
- Stir the onion and garlic until translucent. Add in the cumin and continue stirring until evenly distributed.
- Add in the lentils and stir to coat evenly with oil. Then add the liquid, salt, and pepper
- Bring lentils to a boil, then trim heat to a simmer. Allow to cook down until all the liquid is gone and the lentils are soft.
- When cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the herbs. Add a little olive oil, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
Red lentils are very delicate. You could use other varieties. I like red for the color and consistency. Be careful with them. They can break down quickly. You are better off going light on the liquid and adding more if they aren't fully cooked. If you overdo the liquid, they can cook down to mush. So, they need to be watched closely.