3 spiced lentils couscous Recipes

vegetable oil, divided, onions, halved and cut into thin half-moons, kosher salt, red lentils, rinsed well and drained, dried bay leaves, serrano chile, minced, minced fresh ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, spinach (not baby), stems finely chopped and leaves cut in half ; or use thawed frozen spinach, cumin seeds, garlic cloves, minced, cooked brown basmati rice or couscous

red lentils, couscous, tomato paste, chili (fresh, or dried ) finely minced, onion, a lemon (juiced ), lemon zest, spice mix, stuffed salad olives finely chopped, handful of fresh basil, finely chopped, cumin and turmeric, tomato paste