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Dess B’l-Besla (Lentils With Onions)

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This American main features Lentils, soaked, Garlic cloves, minced, Cinnamon. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 757.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This American main features Lentils, soaked, Garlic cloves, minced, Cinnamon. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Lentils, soaked
  • 2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pn Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 pn Black pepper
  • 1 ea Chili pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 lg Onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 ea Bay leaves
Directions
  1. 1
    Bring lentils to a boil in enough water to cover.
  2. 2
    At the same time,
  3. 3
    make a spice paste by crushing together the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, peppers & salt plus 2 ts water.
  4. 4
    After 2 or 3 minutes, drain the lentils thoroughly.
  5. 5
    Add the spice paste, followed by the onions, oil & bay leaves.
  6. 6
    Stir over moderate heat for several minutes then add water to cover.
  7. 7
    Reduce heat, cover pot & simmer until lentils are tender.
  8. 8
    Uncover for a while before serving so that the mixture can thicken

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 757.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.1g31%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2475.7mg104%
Total Carbohydrate 153.9g52%
Dietary Fiber 56.7g227%
Sugars 6.7g
Protein 28.4g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, bay, black, blbesla, boiling, chili, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, dess, garlic, leaves, lentils, main, minced, oil, olive, onion, onions, pepper
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