Hearty Lentil Stew (Shayda)

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups of green lentils, rinsed & picked over

1 cup of red lentils, rinsed

1 medium white onion, diced

2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & grated (on cheddar side)

1 tsp dried turmeric

2 Tablespoons Bensons Table Tasty

1 tsp dried red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

8 cups of water

3 Tablespoons of tomato paste

PREPARATION:

1-In a 5qt. pot, dry sauté the onions with turmeric (on medium low, not high) until the onions are caramelized. Add water a little at a time to the pot should you need to. Keep the lid on so the onions can sweat but mix every now and then to keep an eye on it.

2-Once the onions have caramelized, add the green lentils, red lentils, grated Yukon Gold potatoes, red pepper flakes, and water.

3-Bring to a rapid boil, then turn down the heat to low.

4-Cook on low for about 45-60 mins .until all the water has been absorbed and its a thick consistency.

5-Towards the end add the tomato paste and stir until the the tomato paste has been well absorbed then cook for another 10-20 minutes.