Luca's Lentils
Serves: 4
Jonathan Flatley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
38
Spice
35
Sweetness
41
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Olive Oil1 small
Onion (minced)1
Salt2 cloves
Garlic (peeled and smashed)1 tsp
Lemon Pepper Seasoning1 cup
Water4 cups
Brown Lentils (precooked)2 tbsps
Lemon Juice (fresh, to taste)Directions:
1
In a large saucepan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot, add the onion, carrot, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes
2
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute
3
Add the tomatoes, gingerroot, curry powder or Garam Masala, lemon pepper seasoning, herbs de Provence and bay leaves, and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes
4
Add the water and bouillon cube and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes more, or until mixture has thickened
5
Add the lentils, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes more, or until flavors have blended
6
Discard bay leaves
7
Before serving, stir in the lemon juice and drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil