Green Lentils with Tomato

Adapted from a very simple, albeit a little bland, recipe I found online.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 l water
• 1 large can (800g) diced tomato, with juices
• 1 med green capsicum, diced
• 1 onion, diced finely
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp oregano

Steps:

1. Bring the water the the boil in a large pot
2. Simmer lentils for ~20 minutes (until soft), then drain.
3. In a skillet on medium heat, fry onion and capsicum until soft
4. Add garlic, paprika, and oregano; stir until aromatic
5. Add tomato and paste; stir through
6. Add lentils, and mix
7. Allow to simmer and reduce for ~20 to 25 minutes

Serve on fresh white rice or pasta.