Simple Winter Lentils

Name: Simple Winter Lentils
Ingredients: 1 pound lentilles du Puy; 1 small onion pierced with 3 whole cloves; 3 dried, imported bay leaves; 1 carrot, cut in large dice; 2 tablespoons hazelnut or walnut oil; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 pound lentilles du Puy
1 small onion pierced with 3 whole cloves
3 dried, imported bay leaves
1 carrot, cut in large dice
2 tablespoons hazelnut or walnut oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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Place the lentils in a large saucepan or stockpot.
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Add the onion, the bay leaves and the carrot and cover by at least 2 inches with water.
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Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat so the lentils are simmering and cook until they are al dente, checking to be sure that they don't cook dry and adding hot water if necessary.
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Remove the lentils from the heat and season them with salt and pepper.
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If they are very soupy, drain them.
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Transfer them to a warmed bowl, and stir in the oil.
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Season to taste and serve.