Warm Spiced Lentils Recipe

Name: Warm Spiced Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a large saucepan, cover lentils by 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
3
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4
Cook onion for 5 minutes.
5
Add garlic, 2/3 of tomatoes, cucumber, cumin, ginger, paprika and cayenne.
6
Cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
7
Add parsley and lentils, stir for 2 minutes.
8
Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Fold in remaining tomatoes and garnish with feta cheese.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup green lentil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Warm Spiced Lentils falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Warm Spiced Lentils

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