Armenian Bulgur Wheat And Lentils With Sweet Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils
2 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 medium onions, diced
1 cup Bulgar wheat
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Preparation

Combine the lentils and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and cook covered for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid, then add water to make 2 cups and reserve.
Meanwhile, saute the peppers in 1 tablespoon of the oil on medium heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Saute the onion in 2-3 tablespoons oil, on medium heat, for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add half of the onions to the lentils. Add the reserved liquid, salt to taste, and the bulgur wheat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook covered for 20 minutes.
Remove cover, turn off the stove, and add the peppers and the remaining onions. Do not stir, allow to sit for 10 minutes.
Add the black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper, and green onion, and toss to mix spices and ingredients.