Ancho Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 ancho chili pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups lentils, picked over & rinsed
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock
salt

Preparation

Heat oil. Add the ancho pepper & swirl around in oil while it heats.
Add chopped onion & saute until softened & slightly caramelized. Don't rush this, it will take a few minutes.
Add lentils & water or stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer & cook until liquid has been absorbed & lentils are cooked. Season with salt to taste.