Moroccan Stewed Lentils

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• 2 quarts water or 2 quarts vegetable stock
• 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley or 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika (some hot, if desired)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients in a pressure cooker or pot. add 2 quartsbof stock or water, and bring to a simmer.
• 2 cover, and simmer the lentils over medium heat about 1 1/2 hours, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce is not watery. (if the liquids reduce too much during cooking, add a little water to prevent the lentils from burning.) adjust the seasoning if desired, and serve.