Name: Braised Lentils
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.

TagsItalian European Green Lentil Lentil Bean and Legume Vegetable Carrot Root Vegetable Red Onion Onion Celery Side Dinner Nut Free Dairy Free Easy Make Ahead Simmer Bon Appétit

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