Azifa Lentil Salad Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown Lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Red Onion
• 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper
• 1 each Jalapeno Pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Berbere Spice Mix
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 12 each Gluten-Free Crackers

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 1 cup of Brown Lentils under cold water. Place the rinsed lentils in a large heavy-bottomed pot with the 3 cups of Water.
2. 2Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender when bitten but still hold their shape. Drain any excess water and let the lentils cool completely.
3. 3While the lentils are cooling, finely chop the 0.5 cup of Red Onion, the 0.5 cup of Green Bell Pepper, and the 1 Jalapeno Pepper. Mince the 2 cloves of Garlic.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils with the chopped red onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper.
5. 5Add the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice, 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil, 1.5 tablespoons of Berbere Spice Mix, and 0.5 teaspoon of Salt to the bowl with the lentils and vegetables.
6. 6Stir everything together thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined and the lentils are evenly coated with the spices and dressing.
7. 7Spoon the azifa lentil salad mixture onto the 12 Gluten-Free Crackers or into endive leaves.
8. 8Chill the prepared bites in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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