Lentil Tagine
Ingredients
1 lb lentils,picked over
4 lg tomatoes,vine-ripe, chopped
1 lg onion,chopped fine
1/4 c olive oil
2 cl garlic,chopped
1 t paprika
1/2 t white pepper
1 t salt
3 1/2 c water,plus more if needed
1 c parsley,fresh
1 c fresh coriander sprigs -chopped
Cooking Instructions
In a 3- to 4-quart saucepan, combine lentils, tomatoes, onion, oil,
garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, and water, making sure that water
covers lentils and adding more if needed. Simmer lentil mixture,
covered, over moderately low heat 45 minutes, or until lentils are
tender. Stir in parsley and coriander and cook 1 minute more.
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16:
