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Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Ingredients

1 st. lentils
1 large onion
2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil
half a can of tomatoes in their own juice without skin and seeds
1 st. l. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions
a few sprigs of fresh parsley or cilantro

An excellent alternative side dish, boldly claiming to be an independent dish. And a good reason to remember the forgotten by many lentils.

Step 1

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Prepare the ingredients. We wash the lentils, fill them with water, put on fire and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Ready lentils should be soft, but the grains should hold their shape.

Step 2

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

In the meantime, cut the onion into thin half rings or quarters.

Step 3

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Heat vegetable oil in a small frying pan. We cook onion on it with a pinch of salt over medium heat, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sugar, half the vinegar and two tbsp. l. water. Cook for another 5 minutes (until deep golden brown.)

Step 4

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Drain the cooked lentils into a colander.

Step 5

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Put the lentils in the pan with the onions. Add tomatoes and the remaining vinegar, salt, pepper and cook for about three minutes.

Step 6

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Finely chop the green onion and cilantro.

Step 7

Lentils with onions and tomatoes

Add greens to the lentils, cook for another minute and remove from heat. It can be served as a side dish to any meat or poultry dishes.