2
cups of dry green lentils
1 tbsp. Butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 tbsp. Tomato paste
1 medium potato, dices
1 large carrot, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
salt and pepper
2 cups of water
In a large pot cover the lentils with cold water and boil for 10 minutes, remove from heat and drain, set aside. In a medium pot, melt the butter, sauté the onions for 2 minutes , add the lentils, onion, tomato paste, potatoes, carrots, garlic, water, salt and pepper. Cook on medium-low heat until the lentil and the carrots are tender. Serve hot.