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French Braised Lentils with Thyme Recipe

Make this French Braised Lentils with Thyme Recipe as side dish, using earthy lentils with aromatic thyme simmered in a flavorful broth!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet or Large Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1½ small white onions
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 rib celery chopped
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • ½ cup dry French lentils
  • ½ tsp pink salt add more as needed
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • black pepper add as needed

Instructions
 

  • Add the two tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium to low heat.
  • Once heated, stir in the garlic, onion, carrots, celery and white wine vinegar.
  • Add a splash of water if there is not enough liquid in the pot. Sauté the onions and garlic until they become soft and translucent.
  • After a few minutes, add in the vegetable stock, bay leaf, lentils, salt and thyme.
  • Let it simmer in a covered pot, stirring every so often, to allow the mixture to absorb the vegetable broth. After about 25-30 minutes or until the vegetable broth has absorbed into the lentils, turn off the heat. The time may vary depending on the size of the lentils.
  • Remove the bay leaf and any fresh thyme sprigs from the lentils.
  • Add the lentil mixture into a serving bowl.
  • Add more salt, black pepper or other spices as desired. Serve warm!

Notes

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  • Storage
    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water to maintain the moisture.
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