7 c Hot water
1 1/2 c Dried brown lentils
3 c Chopped onion
2 ts Beef-flavored instant bouillon
1 1/2 ts Cumin
3/4 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Allspice
1/4 ts Ground red pepper; (cayenne)opt.
In Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add lentils; return to a boil. Reduce
heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat
over Medium-High heat until hot. Add onions; cook 8-10 minutes or until
edges of onions are brown, stirring occasionally.
Add onions to lentils. Ifdesired for additional flavor, pour about 1/2 cup
of lentil liquid into skillet; scrape bottom andsides to remove any bits of
browned onions. Add to lenitl mixture. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
Cover: cook 20 minutes.
Makes 4 (1 3/4 cup) servings.