Sweet Lentils

I received this recipe from a co-worker. She loves it. I haven't tried it yet. The ingredients seem interesting. She says it has a wonderful aroma and sweet flavor. A written quote from her "This is a great one, very "comfy" on a cold morning or afternoon!"

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 4  cups red lentils or 4  cups yellow lentils
• 16  cups vegetable broth (can mix) or 16  cups coconut milk (can mix)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 cup rose water or 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 2  cups raisins (can mix) or 2  cups dates (can mix)
• 1  cup  almonds, chopped
• 1  cup  green pistachios, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  pumpkin seeds, chopped

Directions

1. Mix everything except the nuts and raisins in a large dutch oven and boil until most of the liquid is absorbed. Approx 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350.
3. Transfer lentils to a large flat dish, stir in nuts and fruit. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. Serve with fresh bread and honey.
5. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander, or minted yogurt.