Texas Lentils

This is a Side Dish.
It can be a Main Course when served over Wild Rice. (recipe to follow).

Here's what you'll need:
A Cast Iron Dutch Oven or Large Casserole Pot.

2 C uncooked Green Lentils
6 C Water
2 TBS Vegetable Oil
2 C Diced Red Onions
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 C Chunky Salsa (you're choice)
1 - 4 oz. Can of Diced Green Chiles
1 - Package of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix
1 tsp Salt
1 C Chopped Cilantro

In the Dutch Oven on Medium High Heat:
Water, heat to a Boil.
Add:
Lentils
Boil for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove from Heat.

In a Small Saucepan on Medium High Heat:
Oil, until hot.
Add:
Onions
Garlic
Sauté until translucent.

Add this to the Lentils
Stir well.
Return to Medium High Heat.

Add:
Salsa
Green Chiles
Taco Seasoning Mix
Salt
Stir to combine well.

Return to a Boil.
Reduce Heat to Low.
Cover and Simmer 15 minutes.
Stir occasionally.

Remove from Heat.
Add:
Cilantro.
Stir to combine well.

Transfer to a Serving Dish for a Side Dish or Serve over Wild Rice.

Wild Rice:
In a Saucepan on Medium High Heat:
2 C Dried Wild Rice
3 1/2 C Water
Bring to a Boil.
Stir well.
Reduce Heat to Medium Low.
Cover and Simmer 30 minutes.


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!