Creole Beans

250g lentil’s (~1/2 pound) or other dry beans (we like white beans) or two cans of beans, rinsed
1 big onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric-salt,oil

Cook the lentils in a pot for 20 min. (40 min for bigger beans). Saute the onions in 3 tablespoons of oil, then add the crushed garlic, salt, and turmeric Cook until garlic is browned then add the lentils and 1 cup of water. Cook for 20 min making sure it does not go dry. Add extra water as needed. Should be creamy.