1 1/2 c. dried lentils
6 c. water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes added
1/2 c. chopped dried apricots (4 oz.)
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped onions
1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
1 whole green pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cayenne or crushed red pepper
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint (optional)

Rinse lentils, and then bring them to a boil in the water. Reduce heat, simmer covered, for 20 minutes. Add the chopped apricots and simmer another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, saute onion in the oil until transparent. Add remaining vegetables, dried spices and salt. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Combine the lentils mixture with the sauteed vegetables and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Add parsley and mint and serve.