Spicy Lentils Recipe

• 3 Roma tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium red pepper
• ½ habanero pepper (for medium heat) For more or less heat, adjust amount.
• ¼ cup warm water
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 1 lb (16 oz) bag of lentils
• 3-1/2 tablespoons of Mama Mary’s All-Purpose Seasoning 
• ½ cup hot water

• Medium bowl
• Blender
• Pressure Cooker
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Wooden spoon

1. Pour the lentils into a bowl and rinse thoroughly in warm water. You will notice some may start to peel. Drain and rinse a few times. It is alright to cook without peeling all the lentils.
2. Blend together tomatoes, onion, red pepper and habanero with 1/4cup of water. Blended mixture should be about smoothie consistency or thinner.
3. Pour blended mixture into a pressure cooker and stir in Mama Mary’s All-Purpose Seasoning and oil. 
4. Cover and bring to a boil, allowing the mixture to cook for about 15 minutes on medium-high heat. If you have a stove top pressure cooker, there is no need to lock the lid during this phase.
5. Take the lid off and stir the mixture. Add the washed/peeled lentils followed by 1/2 cup of hot water and stir again. Place the lid back on the pressure cooker and lock. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to cook for 20 minutes.
6. After 20 minutes, unlock the lid (carefully), mash up the lentils with a wooden spoon, and check the tenderness. If needed, you can replace the lid and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes on medium-low heat.
7. Serve with rice, bread, or choice of protein. Otherwise, it is delicious on its own. 

Enjoy!!