Dinner Time!

Dinner Time!

Azifa - Ethiopian Green Lentils 

Ingredients:
1c. Green Lentils, rinsed and sorted
1 Lemon, juiced
2 T. Red Wine Vinegar
1 T. Olive Oil
3 Serrano Peppers (or, pepper of choice if this is too spicy), minced
1 Shallot, minced
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:
Prepare lentils according to package directions. While lentils are cooking, put all other prepared ingredients in a bowl.
Drain lentils and let them cool for a few minutes then place them in the bowl with all other ingredients and mix well. Put this in the refrigerator until well cooled throughout; at least for 1 hour before serving.

Bulgur-

Ingredients:
2c. Fine Bulgur
3/4 c. EVOO
1 lg red onion, diced
2-8oz cans of tomato sauce (or to modify this you could do 1-8oz can of tomato sauce, and 8 oz of vegetable broth, if you would like it less tomato-y) :)
2 Lemons, juiced
1c. H20
1t. Salt
1/2t. Ground Pepper
1-3 cloves garlic, minced
Parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Directions:
Prepare all items as listed above. Place olive oil in frying pan with oil and turn to med-low heat. Place red onion and minced garlic in pan and saute on low for about 20 minutes. Add dry seasonings & all liquids; bring to a simmer. Add bulgur & stir well. Cover with lid and place on very low heat for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool, fluff with a fork and add the parsley. Serve cold.

Grilled Corn-

Ingredients:
Corn on the cob
Seasoning salt
Chili Powder
Lime

Directions:
Keep the husks on the corn and soak them in H20 for at least 30 minutes.
Start the grill.
Once the grill is heated and ready, put the corn on the grill (still with the husks on) for about 30 minutes, rotating them by a quarter about every 7 minutes. Remove them from the grill. Remove the husks, spray with a little olive oil (we have an oil mister), or use butter if you would prefer. Then sprinkle with the chili powder, seasoning salt and 2 wedges of lime on each ear of corn. Enjoy!