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["For the sweetbreads: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and Essence.", "Lightly toss the sweetbreads in the flour mixture, coating each piece completely.", "In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.", "When the oil is smoking hot, add the sweetbreads.", "Sear the sweetbreads on each side, stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes.", "Remove from the pan and place on a paper-lined plate.", "Season with Essence.", "For the sauce: In the same saute pan, heat the olive oil.", "When the pan is smoking hot, saute the shallots and garlic for 1 minute.", "Add the lentils, tomatoes, reduction and balsamic vinegar.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Bring up to a boil, reduce to a simmer, add the sweetbreads.", "Simmer the sweetbreads for about 5 to 6 minutes.", "Add the green onions.", "Finish the sauce with the butter and reseason if needed.", "To assemble, spoon the smothered sweetbreads into a shallow oversized bowl.", "Garnish with chopped parsley and fine ground black pepper.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
