20 | 05 | 2012
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Spicy, Aromatic Lentils

Serves 6 to 8 2 - 19 oz (540ml) cans lentils, drained and rinsed 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil 4 medium onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp (5ml) ground VE Cumin 1 tsp (5ml) ground VE Coriander 1 tsp (5ml) VE Cinnamon 1 tsp (5ml) turmeric 2 VE Cardamom seeds 3 cloves 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 - 28oz (796ml) diced tomatoes 1 tsp (5ml) VE Sea Salt 1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium high heat. 2. Saute onions, garlic with VE Cumin, VE Coriander and VE Cinnamon. Cook until onions are softened. 3. Add tomatoes, turmeric and carrots. Place VE Cardamom Seeds and cloves in small cheesecloth bundle and cover with lentil mix. 4. Simmer for 20 minutes and serve. This is a hearty dish and can be eaten as a meal, or as a side dish with grilled chicken or lamb. You could also add sliced spicy sausage for a one dish dinner. Enjoy!!