Yesil Mercimek Yemegi

Green Lentils Cooked with Onions, Peppers & Tomatoes
  • 1.5 cup green lentils
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 banana peppers
  • 1 tablespoon pepper (or tomato) paste.
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2.5 cup water
  • Plain yogurt for garnish

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Rinse the green lentils under running water and leave them in plenty of water overnight.

Finely chop the onion, set aside.

Finely chop the tomato, set aside.

Finely chop the banana peppers, set aside.

Start boiling the water.

Sautee the onions in medium heat in olive oil.

Add the green peppers, continue sautteing for a few more minutes.

Add the chopped tomato, continue sauteeing for a few more minutes.

Add the pepper paste and salt, mix well.

Add the green lentils, mix well.

Add the boiling water, simmer at low heat for 2 hours.

Serve hot, garnish with plain yogurt.