Sesame Red Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil dark
• 14 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
• 1 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce low-sodium
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
• 2 cups lentils dried red
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed toasted
• 0.5 cup shallots finely chopped ( 4 medium)
• 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oils in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots; cook 3 minutes or until tender.
3. Add lentils, 1 1/2 cups water, soy sauce, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in green onions.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.