🔥Eritrean food 🥘 How to cook lentils & purslane 🇪🇷🇺🇸ምግቢ ዓደስ ምስ 🫑🍅ርጅላAserarha Ades mis rjila

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin and paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Stir in chopped purslane and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley just before serving.

Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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