Sometimes food scarcity has to occur before you are willing to try new things. Looking at my empty refrigerator today, I realized I would have to look in the pantry for my lunch. I found lots of rice, pasta, beans and lentils. The colorful red lentils and split peas caught my eye, but the red lentils seemed more exotic and appetizing. I wasn't disappointed. The cumin, garlic, ginger and black pepper provided a ton of flavor and I still have to wait for my rice to finish cooking, so I can try them together! Goya's Red Lentils and Rice 1 lb Goya dry Red Lentils 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cumin 4 cups water 1 Chicken/Vegetable Bouillion Cube 2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantri Salt and Pepper, to taste 1. Sort and wash lentils; set aside 2. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Cook until tender. 3. Stir in ginger, and cumin. Cook and stir 1 minute. 4. Add remaining ingrendients and lentils. Brin...