Delicious Lebanese Red Lentils

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils maintain a similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a more affordable option.

Wash 2 cups of green lentils well.

Add 5 cups of water to the lentils and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until halfway cooked.

Chop 3 to 4 purple onions depending on their size.

In a pan, heat 4.5 tbsp of olive oil on high heat and sauté the onions, stirring constantly to prevent burning for about 12 minutes.

Add half a cup of water to the onions and mash them with the back of a spoon until they melt into the lentils.

Add 1 cup of bulgar and 2 cups of water to the mixture with the caramelized onions and mix well.

Add 3 to 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, check for doneness and adjust salt to taste.

Cover with a tea towel and let sit for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Prepare a salad with chopped radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mint, and fresh chives.

Dress the salad with the juice of half a lemon, 3 to 4 tbsp of olive oil, and 1 tbsp of pomegranate molasses, seasoning with salt to taste.

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