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Spicy Harissa Lentils with Cooling Yogurt Sauce

These spicy lentils are one of my favorite recipes! Served with a yogurt sauce, pickled red onions, and fresh mint, they're next-level delicious.

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 19 oz cans lentils drained
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste

Yogurt sauce

  • 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Garnishes:

  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Combine yogurt sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a medium-sized heavy frying pan.
  3. Add onion and cook on medium heat until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  4. Add cumin, harissa paste, and tomato paste to the pan and stir well to combine.
  5. Pour lentils into the pan, stirring well to coat. Add salt to taste.
  6. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Serve with garnishes.