Description
Savory Lentils is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender lentils simmered in vegetable stock with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect as a comforting main or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup uncooked lentils
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory
- 1 pint canned tomatoes
- 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, cleaned and diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add diced celery and carrot, cooking for 3–4 minutes to soften slightly.
- Stir in uncooked lentils, vegetable stock, canned tomatoes (with juice), salt, black pepper, and dried summer savory.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until lentils are tender and flavors have melded.
- Check seasoning and adjust with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve warm as a main dish with crusty bread or as a side to complement your favorite protein.
Notes
- Rinse lentils before cooking to remove any debris.
- Add more vegetable stock if a soupier consistency is desired.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg