Drunken Lentils Recipe

Name: Drunken Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 carrots, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1.5 ounces Sambuca (licorice liqueur); 2 cups green lentils; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; fresh parsley, chopped; greek yogurt

Servings: persons

2 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1.5 ounces Sambuca (licorice liqueur)
2 cups green lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh parsley, chopped
greek yogurt

1
In a large pot add in olive oil, carrots, celery and onion and heat on medium heat until the veggies are soft and fragrant (get that kitchen smelling nice and tasty).
2
Add in turmeric, cumin and salt to the veggies and give it a good stir. Then add in the liqueur, stir and let heat for another 3-5 minutes (or until the alcohol has burned off and no longer has an alcohol odor).
3
Add lentils, broth, water, bay leaf, lemon zest and crushed red pepper into the pot. Let the lentils simmer (with the lid on) for 40-50 minutes or until they are no longer hard but still have texture and a slight crunch, not mushy. Add in lemon juice and stir.
4
When lentils are cooked portion out in a bowl and top with greek yogurt and chopped parsley. Extra lentils can be stored up to a week in the refrigerator or they can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, chopped, 3 stalks celery, chopped, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Drunken Lentils falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Drunken Lentils

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