Savory Lentils

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Savory Lentils

Recipe By : Aunt Sammy's Radio Recipes 1931
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups dried lentils
1 quart water
2 teaspoons salt
1 large onion -- chopped fine
1/2 cup olive oil -- or bacon fat
tabasco sauce -- few drops

Pick over the lentils, wash them thoroughly, add the water, and soak overnight.
If the water is dark and strong-flavored in the morning, discard it and add a
quart of fresh water and the salt. Simmer the lentils in a covered pan from 3
0 to 40 minutes, or until tender but not broken. Drain the lentils, and return
1 cup of the liquid to them, or if necessary and enough water to the liquid to
make 1 cup. cook the onion for a few minutes in the olive oil or bacon fat, a
dd the lentils, cook for a few minutes, and stir gently so that the lentils are
not broken. Add a few drops of tabasco and more salt if needed. Serve hot.

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