Garlicky bulgur-lentil casserole

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupLentils
3cupsStock
1teaspoonRosemary
1teaspoonTarragon
1Bay leaf
2tablespoonsSesame oil
1Carrot; thinly sliced
4Garlic cloves; pressed
1largeOnion; chopped
8ouncesTofu; pressed
¾cupCorn
¾cupBulgur
Viet chile-garlic paste or hot red pepper flakes to taste

Directions

In a large pot, cook the lentils in the stock along with the spices except chile paste/flakes for about 25 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.

While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the carrot, garlic, onion and tofu. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the corn & bulgur. Stir to mix well. Remove from the heat & add the lentils, chile paste/flakes & cooking liquid. Pour into a greased casserole. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.

Serve with spinach and toasted oat bread.

Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST by Chet Bacon <hcbacon@...> on Dec 29, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.