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 petite green lentils; 1 small onion, peeled; 4 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 (2-inch) lemon rind strip; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup chopped seeded tomato; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup petite green lentils
1 small onion, peeled
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 (2-inch) lemon rind strip
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped seeded tomato
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 lemon wedges

1
Place lentils in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Stud whole onion with cloves. Add studded onion, bay leaves, and rind to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender. Drain well. Discard onion, bay leaves, and rind.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato and the next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 2 minutes. Stir in lentils, cilantro, and parsley; cook 2 minutes. Stir in juice, salt, and black pepper. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
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Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup lentil mixture and 1 lemon wedge)

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup petite green lentils, 1 small onion, peeled, 4 whole cloves, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Warm Spiced Lentils falls under the General 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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