MOROCCAN SPICED LENTILS

Moroccan Spiced Lentils image

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
3 cloves garlic
1/2 medium onion
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 celery and/or carrots, chopped small
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground termeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
3/4 cup parsley or cilantro, freshly chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook lentils first by bringing water to a boil and adding lentils. Bring back to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer (uncovered) for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
In the meantime, sauté the onion and garlic in oil.
Add the spices, and saute for another minute.
Stir in the tomato sauce and a bit of water.
Add the vegetables, and simmer, covered, until just soft.
Add the salt, and then combine the vegetables into the lentils.
Add the apple cider vinegar.
Top with cilantro/parlsley.