Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils (rinsed, brown lentils)
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup parsley (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- Black olives (10 olives)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cucumber (seeded & diced)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minutes, Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water, cool in refrigerator.
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Step 2: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add onion cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin and cook another minute.
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Step 3: Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
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Step 4: Cool 30 minutes while spices meld.
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Step 5: Garnish as you wish; i.e. tomatoes, cucumber, etc.
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Step 6: Serve on a bed of lettuce sprinkle with feta cheese.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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