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id 622
Name Bistro Lentils
Main Dish Category Side Dish
Secondary Dish Category Side Dish,
Main Ingredient Lentils
Other Ingredient Chicken broth
Number of People 4
List of Ingredients 3/4 cup green or brown lentils

2 tsp. olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 carrot, peeled and cut into small dice

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 T. mirin(Japanese seasoning wine) or sweet vermouth or orange juice

1/2 tsp. salt
Description Pick over lentils to remove any small stones or broken lentils.



Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Cook onion and carrot until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add broth, mirin (or vermouth or juice), salt and a grinding of pepper.  Bring the liquid to a boil and stir in the lentils.  Cover and cook until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
Time 60 minutes
Cooking Type StoveTop
Difficulty (1-5) 1
Notes

Great served with Lemon Broiled Salmon.  A very heart healthy combination.
Origin Healthy Living Kitchens
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