french lentil recipe

Simple Braised French Lentils - nourishing and comforting and a delicious healthy side dish that pairs well with so many things! Leftovers can be frozen, or repurposed into breakfast or into a salad!

Simple Braised French Lentils

olive oil

onion,

celery (or fennel bulb)

carrot

garlic cloves, rough chopped

stock

salt

mustard- whole grain or dijon (optional)

thyme

bay leaves

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots and stir 4-5 minutes, then turn heat down to medium. Cook 4-5 more minutes and add the garlic and lentils. Cook 2 minutes stirring.

Add the wine. Let this cook-off, about 2 minutes.

Pour in the stock, salt, and mustard and stir until combined and bring to a good simmer. Add the bay leaves and thyme sprigs, cover and gently simmer on low heat  25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.

When the lentils are tender, uncover and cook off any extra liquid ( or feel free to drain). Remove the thyme sprigs, taste and adjust salt.  A tiny little splash of red wine vinegar livens them up.

Leftovers can be frozen for later use, or refrigerated and made into a salad the next day- adding fresh veggies and a simple vinaigrette.  Or use for breakfast, warmed on toast, with Sauteed Greens, a poached egg and an herby green sauce like gremolata or Leek oil. YUM. 😉

This is clearly a winner in our household.  I used the Marsala and it really added a layer of flavor.

This was so good! I don't always like lentils but this recipe is a keeper.

I'm always looking for a good lentils recipe. This one is delicious! I used French green lentils and love the texture - not mushy.

I don’t cook lentils much but decided to try this recipe tonight. Really nice flavours and quite easy to make! I didn’t have celery on hand so I just doubled the carrots, and I skipped the wine but added the splash of red wine vinegar at the end as suggested which really added a nice depth to the lentils. Thank you!

This was simple to make and very tasty. I will certainly add it to the rotation. Thanks for sharing your culinary gifts with the world!

Toasted walnuts and fresh goat cheese make this classic French Lentil Salad a special treat!

French Lentil Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe

goat cheese

French green lentils

vegetable broth

red onion

extra virgin olive oil

lemon juice

Dijon mustard

garlic, pressed

honey

walnuts

arugula leaves

Set the goat cheese out on the counter...

Set the goat cheese out on the counter to allow it to come to room temperature while you prepare the salad.

Bring the lentils, broth, and thyme to a...

Bring the lentils, broth, and thyme to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Turn the heat down to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add the diced carrot and onion, cover the pot, and allow to cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the lentils are tender.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the...

Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, pressed garlic, honey, and salt.

Toast the walnuts by placing them in a...

Toast the walnuts by placing them in a dry pan and setting it over medium heat. Shake the walnuts occasionally and remove from heat when fragrant and slightly browned (do not burn).

Once the lentils are cooked, drain off any...

Once the lentils are cooked, drain off any excess liquid and toss with the prepared dressing. Serve the lentils on a bed of arugula leaves, topped with pats of goat cheese.

I make this recipe often and crave it. One of my very favorites.  I really love this as a side, especially with Salmon or chicken, and like it for breakfast as you mentioned as well.

Great recipe. Made it without oil.  Very fragrant!!

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This lentil soup is packed with savory flavor and guaranteed to warm you up! Hearty enough to make a meal of and easy enough for a weeknight.

Classic Lentil Soup

onion, (diced)

celery stalks, (diced)

carrots, (diced)

garlic cloves, (minced)

brown lentils

rosemary

thyme leaves ((or 2 tablespoons fresh))

black pepper

bay leaf

tomatoes

red wine vinegar

Salt

Coat the bottom of a large pot with the oil and place it over medium heat.

Once the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots and celery. Sweat the veggies for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to soften up.

Add the garlic and cook it with the veggies for about 1 minute, until very fragrant.

Stir in the broth, lentils, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf. Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil.

Lower the heat and allow the soup to simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are almost fully cooked but just a bit on the firm side. You can add water while the soup simmers if it becomes too dry.

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