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Try this delicious, healthy lentil dish as a substitute for a meat meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of dry lentils
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red pepper cut into thin slices
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of coriander
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of curry powder
• 2 whole tomatoes, chopped
• 4 ounces of mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4" squares
• 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Rinse lentils in cold water and drain them.
2. Add lentils to 6 cups of boiling water.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
4. Cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 60 to 90 minutes.
5. Drain the lentils and set them aside.
6. Heat oil in a nonstick saucepan.
7. Saute onion, garlic, and red pepper until they are soft, about 5 minutes.
8. Add remaining ingredients, stir thoroughly, and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. Add lentils to the onion seasoning mixture.
10. Heat through, stirring frequently.
11. Serve with mozzarella squares.
12. Garnish the top with cilantro.