Warm Spiced Lentils

Try it with crusty bread and couscous. It is delicious.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup green lentil
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  red onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  cup cucumber, chopped
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
•  salt and pepper
• 4  ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover lentils by 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
3. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4. Cook onion for 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic, 2/3 of tomatoes, cucumber, cumin, ginger, paprika and cayenne.
6. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
7. Add parsley and lentils, stir for 2 minutes.
8. Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Fold in remaining tomatoes and garnish with feta cheese.