Spicy Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup dried red lentils or dried brown lentils
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté onion in oil until tender.

2. 2

   Stir in ginger and cumin, sauté for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add lentils, water and salt.

4. 4

   Heat to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   If the lentils are soft, uncover and gently boil until most of the liquid evaporates.

6. 6

   If the lentils are not yet tender, continue to cook, partially covered, testing every 10 minutes or so.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lemon juice.

8. 8

   Serve warm with brown rice.