Lentils Braised In Red Wine Recipe

Name: Lentils Braised In Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried French Green or Beluga lentils; Olive oil; 6 shallots; 4 stalks celery; 1 small carrot; 6 oz. pancetta or bacon; 3 cups red wine; 4 cups chicken stock (use low salt if using canned stock); 1 bunch each of thyme, tarragon and marjoram; 3 tblsp. sherry vinegar

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried French Green or Beluga lentils
Olive oil
6 shallots
4 stalks celery
1 small carrot
6 oz. pancetta or bacon
3 cups red wine
4 cups chicken stock (use low salt if using canned stock)
1 bunch each of thyme, tarragon and marjoram
3 tblsp. sherry vinegar

1
Use a large (wide) saute pan.
2
Chop pancetta or bacon, sauted until crisp, drain fat and set aside.
3
Mince shallots, carrot and celery and saute in olive oil with a little salt until shallots are translucent, but not before too much browning takes place. Add lentils and stock, bring to very low simmering boil and cover. After 20 minutes, add red wine and herbs, return to low boil. Reduce liqid, add more wine and stock as necessary to prevent them from drying out while cooking.
4
When lentils are cooked but still toothsome, remove the herbs, add sherry vinegar and bacon/pancetta, stir in and add salt and pepper to taste, and it's ready to serve. Matches up well as a side dish with roasted salmon, halibut, etc.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried French Green or Beluga lentils, Olive oil, 6 shallots, 4 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, Lentils Braised In Red Wine 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.

Lentils Braised In Red Wine

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