Family Home Evening -- Weeks 17 & 18

Last week we talked about the Scriptures...again! We made a goal to read at least one chapter a day as a family and in the last week we actually read 10 chapters. The kids are loving it. We are really taking our time to explain what is going on and they are loving the "story" of Lehi and Nephi. I really feel like they are getting it!

This week we started off family night with a lovely dinner on the back patio. I made Lentil Tacos with a recipe from my Sister-in-law Julie. They were excellent!

We are taking a break right now to put the little kids to bed and then we are going to act out Nephi and his brothers getting the brass plates from Laban. I think the kids will enjoy it.

And...the recipe for Lentil Tacos.

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove ( I used 2)
1 tsp canola oil (I used olive)
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 Tbs chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 1/2 cups chicken broth ( I used vegetable broth)
1 cup salsa
12 taco shells
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce ( I used spinach)
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
6 Tbs sour cream

1. In a large non-stick skillet saute the garlic and onion in oil until tender. Add the lentil, chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 -30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Uncover; cook for 6-8 minutes, or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly.

2. Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup of lentil mixture into each taco. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream.