Wednesday, November 11, 2009

MMMM Lentils

Until today I have vever really dabbled in the lentil world.

In reality, I was actually kinda scared of them. I had no idea how to cook them or what to use them in.

Until now. I have to say, that what follows could very well be the yummiest thing I have ever made. I am about to email this recipet to my MIL so that she can make it for me for Christmas dinner (she is freaking out over what to make me - Freaking out!)

I took the basic recipe from here and tweeked it to my tastes.

SPICY LENTIL & RICE LOAF

1 1/2 cups ggreen lentils
3 1/2 cups water
2 small or 1 large Onion, chopped
2 cups brown basmati rice, cooked
1/2 tsp. minced Garlic (optional)
1/3 cup + 1/3 cup Hot or Mild Salsa, divided
3 tsp of chili powder
3 tsp of cumin
3 tsp of crushed red peppers

Preheat ovento 350

Rinse and sort lentils.

In medium saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil for 3 - 4 minutes, then reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.

Sauté onions and garlic in oil (I use refined coconut oil) until clear and soft.

In a blender or food processor puree lentils

Combine lentils with onion, garlic, rice, 1/3 cup salsa, chilli powder, cumin and red pepper flakes

Firmly press mixture into a well oiled loaf pan and cover the top with remaining salsa.

Bake for 60 minutes. Let cool in pan for at least 2 hrs! Otherwise it will crumble.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Sounds very tasty! And it looks easy to make, too... I may just give it a shot!