Spicy Harissa Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dry green Lentils
- 3-4 Tablespoons Harissa Paste I got mine from Trader Joe's
- 1 Onion Chop up
- 6 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Chop up
- 2 Roma Tomato Chop up
- 2 Teaspoons Paprika
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1.5 Garlic Powder
- 1.5 Teaspoon Poultry Seasoning there is no poultry in here!
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional, makes extra spicy
- 1.5 Cup Water for blending with pepper mixture harissa
- 2.5 Cups Water more or less- for cooking lentils, add more if needed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop up your tomato tomatoes, onion, and red bell pepper and toss into a blender along with garlic and water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and liquid.
- Wash your lentils and place into a large pot. Add in the liquid mixture along with some extra water for cooking and the dry seasonings. Allow to cook for the next 20 minutes or so.
- Salt to taste, serve with your choice of grain and enjoy!