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Spicy Turkish Lentil Skillet
A hearty and flavorful Turkish-inspired lentil dish with a spicy kick, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Lentilsbrown or green
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 tsp Cuminground
- ●1 tsp Paprikasweet
- ●1/4 tsp Cayenne pepperoptional, adjust to taste
- ● Skilletlarge, oven-safe
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilfor cooking
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 5
Add the lentils, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.