Braised Black Lentils

Serves: 3

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

65

Sweetness

65

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Butter

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

6 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

1.75 cups

Chicken Stock

Directions:

1

Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan

2

Cook and stir onion, carrot, celery, and salt until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes

3

Reduce heat to low and add thyme sprigs and pepper

4

Stir in lentils until well coated

5

Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer

6

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, checking occasionally, until the lentils are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 35 minutes

7

Remove from heat and discard thyme stems

8

Stir in champagne vinegar and parsley

9

Season with salt and pepper to taste