Hot or Cold Lentils in Lemon Juice
Here is another of those very simple, very refreshing, and delicious dishes using lentils. This is a Lebanese recipe, but it could just as easily come from Greece, Turkey, or anywhere in the Middle East. Serve warm or cold with pita, feta, and olives.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse the lentils thoroughly, being sure to remove any small stones or dirt. Place the lentils in the slow cooker insert along with the water.
Step 2
Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. (You want them slightly al dente.)
Step 3
Drain the lentils and rinse them in cold water. Just before serving, add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the parsley.
Step 4
Serve hot or cold.
Suggested Beverage
Step 5
This is one of those dishes where I would enjoy a beer or even an icy-cold glass of Greek retsina.
