Braised Black Lentils

Braised Black Lentils

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 1 Hr. 10 Mins.

Ingredients

2

2 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 0.5 cup diced carrot
  • 0.5 cup diced celery
  • salt to taste
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beluga lentils
  • 1.75 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and salt; cook and stir until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add thyme sprigs and pepper. Stir in lentils until well coated. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, checking occasionally, until lentils are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard thyme stems. Stir in parsley and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutritional Facts

Per 2 servings

  • Calories: 500
  • Carbohydrate: 68g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 32g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Sugar: 6g

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