Lentils With Squash

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Lentils With Squash (Mercimekli Kabak)

Preparation

Soak lentils overnight with 1 1/2 cup of water. Cook with 1 cup of water for 40 minutes or until tender. Set aside. Reserve liquid. Saute chopped onion in oil for 5 minutes in a covered pan, stirring occasionally. Add lentils reserved liquid, tomato pasta and salt; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in squash, cut into 2 1/2 cm (1 inch) cubes. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add crushed garlic, lemon juice just before removing from heat. Sprinkle with crushed mint. Serve hot.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Regional Characteristics:

This recipe comes from lçel-Adana regions. lt is served as a main dish for lunch or supper with pilaf and yogurt. lt can be prepared with eggplant instead of squash.