Recipe

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• 2 1/2 cups lentils (washed and sorted)
• 6 cups water
• 1 large onion
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (to be split in the recipe)
• 1 bell pepper (color is your choice )
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

• 1 Combine the lentils and water in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer while preparing other ingredients.
• 2 Saute the onions in half of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
• 3 Add the bell pepper and saute for a minute or two longer.
• 4 Add the onion mixture to the lentils. Simmer 15 minutes.
• 5 Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer for 15-20 minutes longer.
• 6 Stir in the cilantro; remove dish from heat.
• 7 Combine the garlic, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor or blender and blend well.
• 8 Add garlic mixture and lime juice to the lentil mixture. Mix well and serve.