Lenticchie alla messicana

Ingredienti

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup lentils (I use orange lentils)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup green onions (chopped including green tops)
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1-227 ml. can tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. molasses

Preparazione

1. 1

   Rinse and check over lentils for foreign pieces. In a small saucepan, bring lentils to a boil with the water. Reduce to low, covered, and simmer 25-30 min., or until tender but not mushy. Do not overcook!

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil, add the garlic, green onions, green pepper, cumin and chili powder. Saute the ingredients until the veggies are tender crisp.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato sauce, vinegar and molasses, stir and simmer for 1 min.

4. 4

   When lentils are cooked, add the vegetable mixture and heat through. Serve immediately. Garnish as you like.