Sweet N' Spicy Lentils

I love lentils, they taste earthy to me.  Dan, however, can't stand them!  I am on a mission to help him like lentils.  This one was a winner.  I don't think he'd choose this over most other dishes I make, but he at least ate it and said it was good.  That's success to me, LOL!  I love serving this over brown rice, but have served it over a millet/buckwheat combination or over quinoa.

Sweet N' Spicy Lentils

2 tsp grapeseed oil

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon ginger (can use fresh)

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1-lb. can tomatoes, pureed

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup lentils, uncooked

1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar or agave

1/4 tsp salt

Heat oil in skillet.  Add onion, celery, garlic and spices.  Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients, mix well.  When mixture boils, reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes or until lentils are soft.