Lentils & Leeks

Name: Lentils & Leeks
Ingredients: 2 pounds leeks well rinsed, sliced 1/2 inch thick, including some of the green part; 2 each carrots peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1/4 cup vegetable oil olive; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 cup lentils green; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 x black pepper freshly ground

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds leeks well rinsed, sliced 1/2 inch thick, including some of the green part
2 each carrots peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup vegetable oil olive
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup lentils green
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 x black pepper freshly ground

Directions

1

In a large saucepan toss the leek and carrot slices with the olive oil.
2

Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
3

Cover the pan and simmer the mixture for 1 hour, until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
4

To keep the leek slices intact, do not stir.
5

Serve hot.