Nevnihal

  Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 tbsp olive oil Optional: 1 tsp cumin (for Yotam Ottolenghi-style) 1 tsp coriander (for Yotam Ottolenghi-style) 1 tsp lemon zest (for Yotam Ottolenghi-style) 1 tsp chopped rosemary (for Ina Garten-style) 2 cloves minced garlic (for Ina Garten-style) Instructions: Soak the dry lentils overnight or use instant lentils. Drain the lentils and place them in a pot. Add enough water and salt to the pot. Cook the lentils over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes, until the skins have split. Drain the cooked lentils and place them on a plate. Break the lentils with a spatula and transfer them to a pan. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and olive oil to the pan and mix well. If desired, add cumin, coriander, and lemon zest for a Yotam Ottolenghi-style twist or add chopped rosemary and minced garlic for an Ina Garten-style twist. Transfer the lentil mixture to a lightly greased baking sheet and bake...

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