Canal House Lentils

Serves: 6

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

49

Sweetness

44

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

Tomato Paste

Directions:

1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat

2

Add leek, garlic, and tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and tomato paste begins to darken, about 4 minutes

3

Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water

4

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 45–55 minutes

5

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes; add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper

6

Serve lentils topped with scallions, if desired

7

DO AHEAD: Lentils can be made 5 days ahead

8

Cover and chill

9

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat

10

Add leek, garlic, and tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and tomato paste begins to darken, about 4 minutes

11

Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water

12

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 45–55 minutes

13

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes; add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper

14

Serve lentils topped with scallions, if desired

15

DO AHEAD: Lentils can be made 5 days ahead

16

Cover and chill