Lentil Stew with Pita Chips
Full of flavor!
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bag Hurst Garlic and Herb Green Lentils
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 4 large carrot sticks, peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- Juice from 2 small lemons (or 1 lemon for less lemon flavor)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Garnish - dollop sour cream, chopped cilantro
- Handful of pita chips for each serving
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or 6 qt Dutch oven, cook the lentils as directed on the bag.
- Once they have cooked for half the time indicated on the package, add the chopped onion, crushed garlic and chopped carrots. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes and the juice from the lemons. Bring to bubbling, reduce heat and finish cooking the lentils.
- Season with ground cumin and cinnamon.
- When the lentils have cooked, remove from the heat to prevent the lentils from getting mushy.
- Serve Lentil Stew warm with dollop of sour cream and cilantro in each bowl, with a side of pita chips.