Go Back
Print

Egyptian Lentils Recipe

Cut the spice of the sauce with plain yogurt. What a great combo!
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword easy, lentils, Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 468kcal
Author Cultured Palate

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lentils
  • 2 tablespoon whey, lemon juice or kefir
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Plain yogurt

Instructions

  • Soak lentils overnight in covering them in warm water and 2 Tbsp. of whey, lemon juice or kefir. Drain, rinse and place in a pot with water to cover and cook until tender.
  • Mix tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and minced garlic together - simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.To serve:
  • Place a bed of lentils on plate.
  • Top lentils with tomato sauce.
  • Serve the yogurt on the side.To eat:
  • Using a fork, scoop up a bite of the lentils and sauce and then dip them into the plain yogurt.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Ways To Serve Egyptian Lentils;
  • As a side with grilled meats
  • Dolloped with yogurt or sour cream, so delicious!
  • Try adding different herbs or spices such as dried oregano and red pepper flakes