Description
A healthy and flavorful bowl full of lentils with herbs, nuts, pomegranate seeds, and raisins.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup French lentils
- 1 sprig thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup raisins, chopped
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil. When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5-10 minutes.
- Add 2 cups water, 1 cup white wine, lentils, thyme, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a fast simmer.
- Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, 20-25 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess water after lentils have cooked. Toss with herbs, nuts, pomegranate seeds, and raisins. Serve immediately as a side dish, or atop rice as a vegetarian entrée (if you use vegetable stock or water).