BASIC FRENCH LENTILS
A humble peasant dish, this will be best made with real French _lentilles du Puy_. Adapted from Dorie Greenspan's _Around My French Table_ as published by Caroline Russock at Serious Eats. http://bit.ly/d4IBaV
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Lentil
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pick over the lentils, removing any stones. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Put lentils in a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Pour into strainer and rinse with cold water. Rinse saucepan as well and return lentils to pan.
- Push the clove into the onion and place onion in saucepan. Add carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaf and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 25-30 minutes until almost tender. Skim off any solids that rise up while cooking. Season with salt and pepper and cook an additional 5-10 minutes until fully tender. Add Cognac, if using.
- Drain the lentils (save the cooking liquid if you're planning to reheat them later). Discard the garlic, bay leaf and clove. Dice the vegetables and stir back into the lentils along with the shallot, if using.
- Serve hot or at room temperature. Store lentils and cooking liquid separately in airtight containers in refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat lentils in cooking liquid in a covered saucepan over low heat.
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Jayanti Dewal
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful.
Shahadathossain Lezon
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Shakil Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any lentil lover. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were perfectly tender.
Jonathan Shelley
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice touch of sweetness.
Amit Kusumya
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The lentils were so flavorful and satisfying.
Daniel Amjad
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Shah Saud
[email protected]These lentils were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this dish again.
austino tech
[email protected]I've been looking for a good French lentil recipe, and this one is definitely a keeper. The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice touch of sweetness.
Jazzy Hutcherson
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The lentils turned out perfectly, and the whole dish was so flavorful and satisfying.
Jose Figueroa
[email protected]My goodness! These French lentils were delightful! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables added such a lovely flavor and texture. I especially enjoyed the hint of rosemary and thyme.