This is a wonderful classic lentil side dish that takes a mere 10 minutes of prep, then you just let it simmer away for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. It is a perfect side for any protein – like a simple piece of grilled fish with a handful of greens. Or stir through a can of tuna, corn and diced red peppers to make a colourful, nutritious, filling lunch.
Easy Classic Lentils
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Just 10 minutes prep, then let it simmer away and you have these tasty lentils as a wonderful side or a vegetarian meal. Just as tasty warm or at room temperature. Serve it with a simple piece of grilled fish and a handful of leafy greens. Or mix through a can of tuna, or add other vegetables like corn and diced peppers to make it a colourful, filling salad!
Course:
Salad, Side
Servings: 4 as side
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 small stalk of celery , finely diced
- 4 eschallots or 1 medium brown onion , finely diced
- 1 small carrot , finely diced
- 1 cup of dried puy lentils , rinsed
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp thyme leave , or finely chopped rosemary leaves
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat.
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Sautee garlic, celery, carrot and onion until softened - around 5 minutes.
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Add lentils, chicken stock and herbs.
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Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally
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By the time the liquid has been absorbed and is mostly gone, the lentils will be done - around 30 minutes.
Hey! I made this and it was AWESOME. I love lentils and am looking for new ways all the time. Do you happen to have a recipe for Ethiopian mesir wat with Berber? its their red lentils which are SOO DELISH
Or a link to a good recipe thanks
Yum! This would make the perfect comfort meal 🙂
Maybe as a side?? 😉
Will try but if I can’t find puy, will any lentils do? Thanks.
Hi Hugh! Yup, it will work with any lentils 🙂
I made this yesterday…. Absolutely delicious. Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Simple but tasty 😉