Lentils

Ingredients

• •2 onions, finely chopped
• •2 cups dried lentils, picked over and washed
• •6 cups water
• •3/4 cup Anaheim green peppers, seeded and chopped
• •2 cups red onions, peeled and chopped
• •1/4 cup spiced butter
• •1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• •2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• •1 tablespoon berbere sauce
• •Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1Boil the lentils in water for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid.
2. 2In a 4-quart saucepan, sauté the Anaheim peppers and onions in the spiced butter until the onions are tender.
3. 3Add the lentils, 4 cups of the reserved liquid, and the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
4. 4Cook, covered, over low heat 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.