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Markit Ommalah (Tunisian Chickpea and Lentil Stew)

Stew - Legume - -

INGREDIENTS

4 T olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 cup lentils, soaked overnight and drained
3 cups cooked chickpeas
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 t cumin
1/2 t thyme
1/8 t cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups water
1/4 cup chopped green olives
2 T lemon juice

METHOD

Heat oil in a saucepan and saute onions, garlic and cilantro for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except olives and lemon juice, and bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes or until lentils are well cooked, adding more water if necessary. Stir in olives and lemon juice and simmer for another 5 minutes and serve.

posted by Mr Falafel

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