Mesir

Name: Mesir
Ingredients: 2/3 c. dried lentils; 4 c. water; 2 tsp. salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 c. vegetable oil; 1/3 c. chopped red onion; 1 tsp. dried onion flakes; 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. dried lentils
4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. chopped red onion
1 tsp. dried onion flakes
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. crushed red pepper

Directions

1

Place lentils, water, salt and garlic in a 3-quart casserole. Bring to a brisk boil; cover and lower heat.
2

Simmer about 1 hour. While lentils are cooking, heat oil in a frypan.
3

Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
4

Add onion flakes, water and red pepper; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
5

When lentils are done, drain and add to onion mixture.
6

Stir.
7

Cook 15 minutes.
8

Makes 4 to 6 servings.