Lentils Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 2 large onions (sliced 1/2 inch slivers)
• 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
• 4 cups water or chicken broth or vegetable broth
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 dash cayenne (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onions with olive oil (stirring occasionally) until golden brown. Reserve 4 tablespoons of browned onions for garnish.

2. 2

   Meanwhile place lentils, water (or broth) salt,and black Pepper in a different saucepan and cook for around 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.

3. 3

   Add Couscous, browned onions, cumin, and dash of cayenne to the lentils, stir, cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed.

4. 4

   Place Lentils and Couscous in serving dish and garnish with 4 tablespoons of reserved browned onions.

5. 5

   This recipe is best when served with Tomatoe Salad. See my recipe for Tomatoe Salad.