Lentils of the Southwest
Ingredients
- ½ cup lentils
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a sauce pot combine lentils and 1 ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook onions 3-5 minutes, until tender.
- Add in cumin, red pepper flakes and chili powder. Simmer 1-2 minutes.
- Once lentils are done, add onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Recipe from the Oneida Cookbook