Warm Spiced Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup green lentil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cover lentils by 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Cook onion for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, 2/3 of tomatoes, cucumber, cumin, ginger, paprika and cayenne.
Cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
Add parsley and lentils, stir for 2 minutes.
Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Fold in remaining tomatoes and garnish with feta cheese.