Make this easy lentil recipe a main dish, or serve it as a side. Top it all off with tomatoes, cumin, ginger, cucumbers, and, of course, feta cheese!
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup green lentils, uncooked
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
½ English cucumber, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon paprika
Juice of one lemon
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Place lentils in a pot on the stove and cover with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook on low for about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
2.Heat olive oil in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Add in onions and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes. Then add in garlic, tomatoes, cucumber, cumin, ginger, paprika, cayenne and stir and continue to cook for about 3 minutes.
3.Add in the cooked lentils and stir for a minute. Finish with the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4.Remove from heat and put into a large bowl. Stir in Feta cheese and serve warm.
