Brown Lentils Recipes

Steps:

• Rinse lentils and then par-boil them with water to cover and a good sprinklng of salt (simmer hard about 25 minutes). Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a braising pan, saute vegetables and garlic in the olive oil (cooking bacon first if using it) for 5 minutes.
• Stir in dried herbs and spices and 1 cup of stock. Bring to a simmer.
• Add the lentils to the vegetables and stock, and simmer, stirring occasionally until the lentils are cooked, (10-20 minutes more) adding more stock as needed.
• Check seasoning, adding salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh squeezed lemon juice and parsley (I chose these because I serve the lentils with fish most often).

Steps:

• In a big skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add in the onion, garlic, carrot, cumin, and coriander.
• Saute, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until the onion is limp.
• Add the rice and lentils; saute fo 2 minutes.
• Add the water and salt; cover and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer about 40 minutes or until the rice and lentils are tender.
• Fluff mixture with a fork.
• Stir in the scallion and cilantro.
• Dry the skillet lid; place a crumpled paper towel over the rice, replace the lid and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.