Ingredients:

• 2 cups dry lentils
  
• 4 cups water
  
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
  
• 1 15oz. can tomatoes, crushed or chopped
  
• 1 onion, chopped
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or 1/2 tablespoon dried flakes
  
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Wash the lentils by rinsing them under running water.
   
2. Put water in a large saucepan. Add the lentils, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
   
3. Stir in carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings.
   
4. Cover and cook another 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.