LENTILS DIAVOLO

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Lentils, like beans, soak up whatever flavors they're cooked in. Here, it's a chile oil made with both dried and fresh chiles, so it's devilishly spiced - not just spicy. Simmer the lentils in the potent oil and some tomato paste until they're glossy and tender, rich and spicy as you'd expect from a diavolo-style sauce. (Add more water if you're after more of a quasi-chili.) Eat the lentils with a spray of lemon juice, parsley and-or bread crumbs on toast, grains, pasta, a sweet potato, bitter greens or all on their own. The lentils will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge; reheat over low heat or in the microwave loosened with a little water.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 jalapeño, halved, seeded if desired, and finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the jalapeño, garlic, paprika, black pepper and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the lentils, and cover with 1 1/2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower to a gentle simmer and cook until the lentils are soft and the water has mostly evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes. If they are looking dry at any point, add a little hot water. Season with the salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 262 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Muhammad Shraft Ali
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This lentil dish will undoubtedly become a staple in my kitchen. It's quick, affordable, and incredibly delicious. The combination of lentils, spices, and herbs creates a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate.


John Hubert (Afge local 558 President)
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I was amazed at how easy this dish was to make. Despite being a novice cook, I was able to follow the recipe effortlessly. The lentils cooked quickly, and the sauce came together seamlessly.


Simzo M
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Excellent recipe! I followed the instructions precisely, and the lentils turned out perfectly tender. The sauce had a lovely depth of flavor, and the dish was a hit with my family.


Junior Escalante
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Aromatic and comforting, this dish filled my kitchen with the most inviting smells. The lentils cooked beautifully, and the sauce was a perfect balance of heat and spice.


Deejay Lax Official
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This lentil dish was a fantastic blend of flavors and textures, with the lentils having a slight bite and the sauce being rich and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Jesse Littlehawk
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Overall, I was not impressed with this recipe. I would not recommend it to others.


Md Rakibul hasan 786
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The sauce was too watery. I had to add some cornstarch to thicken it up.


MUMMY B&M
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The lentils were not cooked evenly. Some of them were still hard, while others were mushy.


Babli Babli
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This dish was very time-consuming to make. It took me over an hour to cook the lentils and make the sauce.


madan khadka
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to taste and it was much better.


Gaming Khurram786
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


James Gangluff
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the lentils turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Chido Ahukanna
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this dish was surprisingly good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kshetragya Janal
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This dish was a hit with my family! The lentils were tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sikander mughal Sikander mughal
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I love this recipe! The lentils are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Fahim Nudz
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Victor Shedrach
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish was surprisingly good! The lentils were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Don Dixon
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the lentils turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Melody Hamblin
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The lentils were tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Don Karts
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.