Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb brown lentils or 1/2 lb green lentil, washed and picked over; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; fresh ground black pepper; 12 ounces spaghetti or 12 ounces tagliatelle pasta noodles; 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt

Servings: persons

1/2 lb brown lentils or 1/2 lb green lentil, washed and picked over
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
fresh ground black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti or 12 ounces tagliatelle pasta noodles
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt

1
Combine the lentils, water and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
3
Add salt to taste toward the end of the cooking.
4
Drain off most of the liquid, but reserve it in case some is needed later.
5
Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and saute the onions until tender and beginning to color.
6
Add the garlic, coriander, and cumin, and continue to saute a couple of minutes, stirring.
7
Stir this mixture into the lentils and add cayenne and black pepper to taste.
8
Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to the boil, add salt to taste, and cook the noodles until al dente.
9
Drain and add to the lentils.
10
Add the yogurt, and toss together.
11
Add some of the reserved lentil cooking water if mixture seems too dry.
12
Reheat gently if necessary and serve at once.

457

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb brown lentils or 1/2 lb green lentil, washed and picked over, 3 cups water, 1 bay leaf, salt, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils

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