Green Lentil Dish with Caramelized Onion

Green Lentil Dish with Caramelized Onion

(Soganli Mercimek Yemegi)

3/4 cup lentils, soak in water overnight, washed and drained
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp cumin
3 tbsp crushed tomatoes, in can
1 tsp red pepper paste, hot
1 tbsp orzo
2 cups warm chicken stock or beef stock or just water

Garnish:
1 large onion, sliced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Place all the ingredients in a medium sized pot. Cook for about 20-25 minutes at medium-low heat until the lentils are soften, stir occasionally.

Meanwhile caramelize the sliced onion with olive oil over low heat. Place the dish on a service plate. Then sprinkle the caramelized onion all over the top.

Makes 2-3 servings.

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