Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Yields: 4 people

 

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 parsnips or carrots, chopped

• 1 tablespoon sesame or olive oil

• 1 cup red lentils, washed

• 5 cups water

• 2 teaspoons cumin

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• Chopped parsley or scallion for garnish

 

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion and parsnip for 10 minutes.

2. Add washed lentils and water and bring to a boil.

3. Skim off the foam. Lower the heat, add cumin and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

4. Add the lemon juice and salt. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

5. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with parsley or scallion