Caribbean Curried Lentils

Makes 5 servings

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sofrito*
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons curry powder (green colored)
• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 2 1/2 cups of water (or chicken stock)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• Salt to taste

directions

1. Prep medium size pot on stove, set for medium-high heat.
2. Put olive oil and sofrito in pot, cook for 2-3 minutes (until fragrant).
3. Add curry powder and cook for another 2-4 minutes (consistency should be a thick, clumpy paste).
4. Add in lentils and spices, mix well and add chicken bouillon cube.
5. Add 2 cups water/chicken stock, cover and let cook for 25-30 minutes (until water has completely cooked into lentils).
6. Taste test to ensure lentils are soft, add 1/2 cup water if still hard and cook, covered, until incorporated.
7. After lentils have cooked until soft, turn off heat and add an additional 1/2 cup of water to create a sauce texture of the lentils.
8. Allow to cook and serve over rice.