Persian Noodles Lentils Recipe

Persian Noodles Lentils Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• ¾ cup brown lentils, picked over, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces
• 1/2 cup pitted dates, halved
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 8 ounces vermicelli or other thin pasta, broken into thirds Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the lentils until tender, about 45 minutes
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
3. Add the onion and garlic, cover and cook until soft, about 10 minutes
4. Stir in the walnuts, dates, coriander, cumin, allspice and cayenne
5. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to bring out the flavors of the spices
6. Stir in the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until hot, about 5 minutes
7. When the lentils are cooked, drain them and return to the pot
8. Stir in the tomato mixture and keep warm over very low heat
9. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes
10. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl
11. Add the lentil mixture and toss gently to combine
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste
13. Serve immediately

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