Spicy Lentils with Peppers& Tomatoes
-----JUDI M. PHELPS----- 3/4 lb Brown or green lentils -washed and picked over -(approximately 2 cups) 6 c -- water 1 Bay leaf Salt 1 tb Olive oil 1 lg Onion -- chopped 2 cl Garlic...
Ingredients
- 1bay leaf
- 1lg onion -- chopped
- 2cl garlic -- minced or put
Directions
- 1
JUDI M
- 2
PHELPS----- 3/4 lb Brown or green lentils -washed and picked over -(approximately 2 cups) 6 c -- water 1 Bay leaf Salt 1 tb Olive oil 1 lg O
- 3
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender
- 4
Add salt to taste
- 5
Drain and retain some of the cooking liquid
- 6
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or casserole and add the onion and garlic
- 7
Saute over medium-low heat until the onion is tender and beginning to color
- 8
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