Seasoned Mashed Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Place dried lentils, and enough water to cover them, in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until very soft and well cooked--stirring occasionally, and adding water as needed. Remove from heat.
Mash lentils with a potato masher or fork; then add olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, and mix well.
Cover pan and let sit for about five minutes before serving.