INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound lentils, sorted and rinsed
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1/4 - 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (I use approximately 1/2 cup)
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1/2 cup minced red onion
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juice of 1-2 limes (adjust to taste)
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2-3 medium or large tomatoes, diced (may substitute canned diced tomatoes)
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2-3 garlic cloves, minced
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3-4 Tbsp olive oil
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1/4 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1 to 1-1/2 tsp salt, or adjusted to taste (I used Adobo seasoned salt)
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1 Tbsp cumin (may start with less and adjust to taste)
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1/2 cup chopped cucumber
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1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
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Hot pepper sauce (green or red) to taste
DIRECTIONS
Simmer lentils in 6 cups of water until soft, about 25-30 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. Cool. Add the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and toss. Add in the cooled lentils and stir well.
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