– 1 C of yellow onion, chopped – 3 cloves garlic, chopped – 28 oz of diced tomatoes – 6 oz of tomato paste – 3 cups of water – 1 1/2 C of green lentils – 1 1/2 tsp of brown sugar (optional) – 1 C of crushed walnuts – 2 tbsp of oregano (fresh or dried) – 1 tbsp of medium-high heat oil – 1 tsp of salt – black pepper to taste