BRAISED LENTILS

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Provided by Massimo Ormani

Categories     Bean     Onion     Side     Braise     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Celery     Lentil     Carrot     Fall     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped red onion
2/3 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/4 cups dried green lentils
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add lentils and stir 1 minute. Add stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Barry Goodman
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This recipe is a great base for a variety of dishes. I've added different vegetables, meats, and cheeses to it, and it's always delicious.


KAMI Khokhar
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this recipe. It's a great way to get more plant-based protein into my diet.


Keira McManus
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I love the addition of the spices in this recipe. They give the lentils a really nice flavor.


Noor Uddin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I usually have some leftover lentils from making soup, and this is a great way to use them up.


Christopher Elrod
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook lentils, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. It's simple, flavorful, and healthy.


Me Amir Hossain
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Steven Rivas
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This is the perfect recipe for a cold winter night. It's hearty and comforting, and it warms me up from the inside out.


Julie Heidemann
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I love that this recipe is healthy and nutritious. It's packed with protein, fiber, and iron.


David Carney
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it with rice, quinoa, and even pasta. It's also great as a soup or stew.


Hamza Amin
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly and they're so flavorful.


Len Canty
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. There are only a few ingredients, and they're all things that I usually have on hand.


Rabnidar Rabnidar123
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This dish is quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.