Lamb and Lentils Recipe

Name: Lamb and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup French green lentils; 2 tablespoons chopped bacon, pancetta, or prosciutto; 1 shallot, or 1/2 small onion, chopped; 1 small garlic clove, peeled and sliced; 1/2 rib celery, chopped, or the equivalent amount of fennel; About 1/4 small jalapeno or hot red pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons light olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/3 bay leaf; Leftover cooked lamb, cut in small pieces; Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup French green lentils
2 tablespoons chopped bacon, pancetta, or prosciutto
1 shallot, or 1/2 small onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, peeled and sliced
1/2 rib celery, chopped, or the equivalent amount of fennel
About 1/4 small jalapeno or hot red pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons light olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 bay leaf
Leftover cooked lamb, cut in small pieces
Salt

1
Rinse and drain the lentils.
2
Saute gently in a small pan the bacon, shallot, garlic, celery, and jalapeno in the olive oil for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
3
Add the lentils, thyme, and bay leaf, and cover by an inch with water.
4
Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
5
Fold the lamb pieces into the lentils.
6
Salt to taste, and cook another 5 minutes.
7
Then supper is on the table.

125

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup French green lentils, 2 tablespoons chopped bacon, pancetta, or prosciutto, 1 shallot, or 1/2 small onion, chopped, 1 small garlic clove, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Lentils falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lamb and Lentils

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