Lively Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 vidalia onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2/3 cup tomato paste

Directions

1. 1

   Bring lentils to a boil in the water and simmer 25 minutes.

2. 2

   In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until soft.

3. 3

   Add to lentils, along with all other ingredients.

4. 4

   Simmer an additional 20 minutes until lentils are cooked, but not mushy.