Ingredients for Brown Lentils
- Brown Lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Bacon
- Garlic Cloves
- Carrot
- Celery Ribs
- Shallot
- Sage
- Ground Celery Seed
- Cumin
- Cayenne
- Vegetable Stock
- Lemon
- Fresh Parsley
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Brown Lentils
- Rinse 1 cup of brown lentils thoroughly under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed lentils with 3 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until slightly softened but not completely cooked.
- While lentils simmer, prepare the vegetables. In a large braising pan or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 diced carrot, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Add 1 cup of vegetable or chicken stock.
- Bring the vegetable mixture to a simmer.
- Add the par-boiled lentils to the braising pan. Stir to combine. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, adding more stock if needed to maintain a desired consistency.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or top with a poached egg for a complete meal!
- For a vegetarian option, make sure your stock is vegetable-based.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
6g
Carbs
18g
