Spicy Lentils with Peppers and Tomatoes
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound brown or green lentils, washed and picked over (2 cups)
- 6 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 1/3 tablespoon garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
- 1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 hot chili peppers, seeded finely chopped
- 1 1/2 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 1/2 pounds canned tomatoes, drained
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons To 4 T cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, optional
Instructions
Serving Size : 6. Combine the lentils, water, and bay leaf in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Add salt to taste. Drain and retain some of the cooking liquid. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or casserole and add the onion and garlic. Saute over medium-low heat until the onion is tender and beginning to color. Add the green pepper and chili peppers and saute another 5-10 minutes until the pepper is tender. Add the green pepper and chili peppers and saute another 5-10 minutes until the pepper is tender and add the tomatoes and drained lentils. Add a little bit of cooking liquid from the lentils if the mixture seems dry. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, stir in the cilantro and lemon juice if desired, and serve, or allow to cool and serve chilled. This dish will keep for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Serves 6-8
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