Lentils are really a good school food armed with protein, vitamins and fiber. And I cook lentils with garlic, tomatoes, ground red chili which students are certain to love. I’m bold to say that this southwest lentils are great for kids’ growing up.
Ingredients:<serves for 6>
Green lentils 1/2 cup
Water 2 cups
Olive oil 3/4 teaspoon
Chopped onions 2 tablespoons
Minced garlic 3/4 teaspoon
Ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon
Ground red chile 3/4 teaspoon
Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon
Diced tomatoes 1/3 cup
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons
Preparation:
1.Take out a saucepan, add lentils and water in
2.Boil lentils and water over high heat
3.Then turn into medium heat, and cook for about an hour until lentils are tender
4.Stir-fry onions and garlic with olive oil for 2 or 3 minutes, until they are translucent
5.Add ground cumin, chili powder and ground red chile
6.Add the mixture of step 5 into the well-cooked lentils
7.Add tomatoes and pinch of salt
8.Bring to a light boil. Turn the heat into low, simmer without a cover for 10 minutes
9.Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top of lentils