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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 36 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Adapted from Cookbook of Foods from Bible Days. The name refers to Genesis 25:33. Heating and soaking time is included in prep time. Ingredients:
1/2 lb red lentil, washed and picked over |
1 quart water |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1 onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed |
salt (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place lentils and water in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and set aside to soak for 1 hour.
4. Return pot to heat.
5. Add oil, onion, garlic and fennel.
6. Simmer gently for 35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7. Season with salt if desired.
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