Fool Mudammas (Egyptian Lentils)

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried pink lentils or white beans
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• romaine lettuce or other lettuce
• 2-3 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths

Directions

1. 1

   In a 2 quart bowl soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover.

2. 2

   Drain the beans.

3. 3

   Place the beans in a 1 quart saucepan and cover with 3 cups water.

4. 4

   Add salt and cook for about 1 hour, or until the skins split.

5. 5

   Drain and chill.

6. 6

   Add salt, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Chill.

8. 8

   Arrange lettuce on salad plates. Place 1/4 cup of the bean mixture on each plate. Garnish each serving with scallions.