Cinnamon-Scented French Lentils Ingredients: 1/4 red onion--chopped 1/2 red bell pepper--chopped 1/2 cup carrots--chopped 2 cloves garlic--minced 1 bay leaf 1 inch piece ginger--peeled and sliced 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup coconut milk 3/4 dry French lentils--rinsed 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon salt, pepper, olive oil parsley Method: *Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger and bay leaf. Cook 2 minutes. Add onion, peppers, and carrots. Sprinkle salt and add a few grinds of black pepper. Saute until soft. Add garlic. Stir and cook 5 minutes. Remove ginger. *Add lentils, cinnamon stick, cinnamon, coconut milk, water, and vegetable broth. Stir. Turn heat to high. Bring to boil. Drop heat to medium low. Simmer 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick before serving. Serve with freshly chopped parsley. (Goes GREAT with coconut rice!) |