Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils

3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups minced red onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Dash of ground cloves

Preparation

  1. Place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and set aside.
  2. Place edamame in a small saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above edamame. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until edamame are tender. Remove from heat; drain well.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and tomatoes to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring often. Stir in lentils, edamame, juice, and remaining ingredients. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring often