Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: pick over and rinse the lentils and place them in a soup pot with the cold water. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes. while the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium sized sauté pan and add the onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few pinches of cayenne. cook over medium heat until the onions are soft, 7 - 8 minutes; then add the diced vegetables, another 1/2 tsp of salt, and the spices. cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. add the vegetables and the tomatoes to the lentils and their broth. cover and cook for 30 minutes. season to taste with salt and cayenne. garnish with the cilantro.

Target recipe: rinse lentils several times in cold water, setting aside to drain. heat garlic in olive oil in large saucepan, being careful not to scorch garlic. add onion and saffron and cook, stirring, until onions are tender (add a few drops of water if onions try to stick). add carrots, celery, and turnip, cooking 10 minutes over low heat. add lentils, broth, tomatoes, and parsley. season to taste with salt and pepper. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours until lentils are tender and broth is slightly thickened. add lemon juice just before serving.