Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 2 tablespoons oil (veg. or olive is fine)
  • 2 celery ribs (sliced)
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 4 cups water
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over a medium flame.
  • Once oil is hot add your onions and garlic and saute until onions carmeilize (4min).
  • Add your cumin, celery and carrots cover and saute stirring occasionly (8-10min).
  • In a large pot add water, bay leaf, and bouillon cube.
  • Once water comes to a boil add your sauteed veggies, the can of tomatoes, and your lentils.
  • Turn flame down to low cover your pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentis are cooked through, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Server over rice or enjoy alone.
  • Bon Apetite.