Luca's Lentils Recipe

Name: Luca's Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, minced; 1 carrot, diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 3 tomatoes, cored and diced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon hot or medium Madras curry powder or Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup water; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 4 cups precooked brown lentils; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste; Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 carrot, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3 tomatoes, cored and diced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon hot or medium Madras curry powder or Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence
2 bay leaves
1 cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
4 cups precooked brown lentils
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
In a large saucepan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot, add the onion, carrot, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
3
Add the tomatoes, gingerroot, curry powder or Garam Masala, lemon pepper seasoning, herbs de Provence and bay leaves, and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
4
Add the water and bouillon cube and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes more, or until mixture has thickened.
5
Add the lentils, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes more, or until flavors have blended.
6
Discard bay leaves.
7
Before serving, stir in the lemon juice and drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil.

338

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, minced, 1 carrot, diced, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Luca's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Luca's Lentils

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Variations & substitutions

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