Lentil Stew á la Nisha

Lentil Stew á la Nisha

1 medium onion, chopped

1 lb dry lentils

4 scallions, chopped

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp Aintab red pepper, or to taste

1 15-oz can diced tomatoes

1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Rinse lentils and drain.  Saute onion in olive oil until translucent.  Add garlic powder (and/or chopped garlic) and lentils, sauté for a few more minutes.  Add scallions, cumin, Aintab red pepper and tomatoes.  Add 6-8 cups (total) of chicken broth and/or water (I used mostly broth) and bring to a boil.  Add cilantro.  Let simmer for 30 minutes.  Add more broth or water if you prefer more broth and cook for a few more minutes.  Delicious!