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Lentil Tagine
Ingredients
1 lb lentils, picked over
4 large vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3½ cups water, plus more if needed
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh coriander sprigs, chopped
Details
Serves: 4
Method
In a 3 to 4 quart saucepan, combine lentils, tomatoes, onion, oil, garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, and water, making sure that water covers lentils and adding more if needed. Simmer lentil mixture, covered, over moderately low heat 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir in parsley and coriander and cook 1 minute more.
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