Puy Lentils with Goat Cheese, Olives, and Fresh Thy

Name: Puy Lentils with Goat Cheese, Olives, and Fresh Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups Puy lentils, rinsed; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 shallot or small onion, finely chopped; 2 sprigs of thyme; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives; 3 oz (85g) rindless goat cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 oz (170g) mixed baby salad leaves, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Place the lentils, carrot, shallot, thyme, and bay leaf in a saucepan with 5 cups of water.
2
Simmer for 1520 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
3
Drain the lentils well, transfer to a serving bowl, and remove the thyme and bay leaf.
4
Cool until lukewarm.
5
Add the olives, goat cheese, and olive oil, and stir together.
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Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
7
Variation: Dressed Lentils
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Leftovers are good served as a salad.
9
Splash with balsamic vinegar, add extra olive oil, and sprinkle with lots of chopped parsley.
10
If you wish, add sliced anchovy fillets.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups Puy lentils, rinsed, 1 carrot, peeled and diced, 1 shallot or small onion, finely chopped, 2 sprigs of thyme, and more.

Yes, Puy Lentils with Goat Cheese, Olives, and Fresh Thyme falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Puy Lentils with Goat Cheese, Olives, and Fresh Thyme

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Variations & substitutions

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