Snobby Joes

• uncooked lentils1 cup
• water↗4 cups
• yellow onion↗1

  diced small

• garlic cloves↗4

  minced

• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• oregano↗2 teaspoons
• tomato sauce↗8 ounces
• tomato paste↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the lentils in a small sauce pot and pour in 4 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are soft. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   About 10 minutes before the lentils are done boiling, preheat a medium soup pot over medium heat. Saute the onion in water (small amount) for about 7 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and saute a minute more.

3. 3

   Add the cooked lentils, the chili powder, and oregano, and mix. Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn the heat off and let sit for about 10 minutes, so that the flavors can meld, or go ahead and eat immediately if you can't wait.