Rafed English
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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil with a slice of butter
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ras-el-hanout
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1-1/4 cups brown lentils, washed and drained
2-1/2 cups water
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation:

1. In a 6-quart saucepan on medium heat add olive and butter. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender about 3 minutes. Add ras-el-hanout and sugar, mixing well. Add lentils, coating well.

2. Carefully add water and raise heat to high. Bring to a full boil then reduce to low. Cool for 35 minutes until almost all the liquid has absorbed. Add red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and garnish top with cilantro.

Yields: 4-5 servings