Armenian Bulgur Wheat and Lentils With Sweet Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 1 cup Bulgar wheat
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the lentils and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and cook covered for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid, then add water to make 2 cups and reserve.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, saute the peppers in 1 tablespoon of the oil on medium heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Saute the onion in 2-3 tablespoons oil, on medium heat, for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

4. 4

   Add half of the onions to the lentils. Add the reserved liquid, salt to taste, and the bulgur wheat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook covered for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove cover, turn off the stove, and add the peppers and the remaining onions. Do not stir, allow to sit for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper, and green onion, and toss to mix spices and ingredients.