Lentils Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils; 4 cups water; Salt to taste; 2 whole cloves; 1 small onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 leek, finely chopped; 3/4 cup finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

2 cups lentils
4 cups water
Salt to taste
2 whole cloves
1 small onion
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup crushed tomatoes
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Pick over the lentils and discard any foreign particles.
2
Rinse the lentils well.
3
Drain.
4
Put the lentils in a saucepan and add the water and salt.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Stick the cloves into the onion and add to the saucepan with the bay leaf and marjoram.
7
Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and add the leek, chopped onions and garlic.
9
Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
10
Do not brown.
11
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper.
12
Bring to a boil.
13
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
14
When the lentils are tender, drain.
15
Add them to the leek mixture and bring to a boil.
16
Add the parsley and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lentils, 4 cups water, Salt to taste, 2 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Lentils falls under the General 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.

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