SIMPLE STEWED LENTILS

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Stuff these simple stewed lentils into a pita with some fresh tomato and Greek yogurt for an energy-boosting lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried French green lentils
1 finely chopped shallot
1 clove chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
Salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil lentils, shallot, garlic, bay leaf, and enough water to cover ingredients by 2 inches (about 5 cups). Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain liquid and return lentils to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in vinegar and olive oil.

Abacousnac Nikil
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These lentils were a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Boitumelo Motemana
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Ontekile Baitaodi
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a potluck or a party.


Ezron Abrahams
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This recipe is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils are so warm and comforting.


Pretty Daba
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and easy recipes. This recipe is a keeper. It's so easy to make and the lentils are delicious.


A Sahive
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the lentils and they asked for seconds.


Rosalee Deese
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I would have liked the lentils to be a bit spicier. I added some extra chili powder and it helped.


Mike Olsen
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were very good.


Rowhan Pariyar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from another recipe and I used them to make this dish. It turned out great.


Marzel Heyns
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These lentils were so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making them again.


Youssef Khrayzat
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and the lentils are always delicious.


Falola Ayomide
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of lentils and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Abdi Shukri
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The lentils were a bit too mushy for my liking. I would have preferred them to be a bit more firm.


puspendra yadav
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the lentils and asked for the recipe.


khondokar ballal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lentils turned out perfectly. They were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Butler
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These lentils were a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked to add some more spices or herbs.


Prosper Kingdom
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I love how simple this recipe is. I was able to throw it together in no time and it turned out great. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious.


Anum Choudhary
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These lentils were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and so flavorful. The perfect comfort food for a cold night.