Lentils with Cilantro and Cumin

Name: Lentils with Cilantro and Cumin
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cilantro; 4 cups water; 1 can crushed tomatoes (I used tomato sauce here because I didn't have crushed tomatoes); 1 cup dry lentils (red variety preferred); 1 teaspoon salt; Strained yogurt, optional for garnish

Katerina Stergiopoulou @KaterinaSter

Los Angeles

These amazing lentils we love are elevated with some unique spices!

Katerina Stergiopoulou @KaterinaSter

Los Angeles

These amazing lentils we love are elevated with some unique spices!

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Ingredients

4 tablespoonsoil
1/2 cupfinely chopped onion
2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoonground cumin
1 teaspoonground cilantro
4 cupswater
1 cancrushed tomatoes (I used tomato sauce here because I didn't have crushed tomatoes)
1 cupdry lentils (red variety preferred)
1 teaspoonsalt
Strained yogurt, optional for garnish

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Steps

1

In a pot, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and cilantro, and cook, stirring, for about a minute.
2

Add the water, tomatoes, lentils, and salt, stir, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer. Once the lentils are tender, it's ready (the time depends on how quickly your lentils cook). Keep an eye on it in case you need to add more water.
3

Serve with a spoonful of strained yogurt for a creamier texture and flavor, if desired.