Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups lentils, washed and picked over
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple

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Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over moderate heat. Saute the onions with the salt and pepper until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and lentils and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, 45 minutes. Stir in the pineapple, remove from the heat and serve.