Ingredients

Let’s Cook!

• 1
  Over medium heat, add oil, onions, garlic and spices. Stir and cook 3 minutes. I love the smoked spanish paprika from Penzeys spices. It's my absolute favorite one.
  
• 2
  Add in can of fire roasted tomatoes. Stir.
  
• 3
  Add water and bring to a low boil. Then add lentils.
  
• 4
  I usually start my rice after this step.
• 5
  Turn heat to low/ medium and simmer 20 minutes.
• 6
  I place my rice in a bowl and make a sort of well to place lentils in the middle.
  
• 7
  Place in lentils with some of the liquid from pot, sprinkle some scallions and parsley to garnish.