Lemony Yellow Lentils

Name: Lemony Yellow Lentils
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 cups yellow lentils; 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, freshly grated; 1 lemon, zest of, grated; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; Garnish; chopped fresh cilantro; lemon wedge

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 cups yellow lentils
4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon gingerroot, freshly grated
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Garnish
chopped fresh cilantro
lemon wedge

Directions

1

In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter and add the garlic. Stir and cook until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
2

Add the yellow lentils, stir to coat with the melted butter, then add the broth. Simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not too mushy, approximately 20-30 minutes.
3

The lentils will thicken as they cool down.
4

Stir in the fresh ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.