Trout With Lentils Recipe

Name: Trout With Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 cup leek, chopped; 1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dried lentils; 1/2 cup water; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar; 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided; 2 (6 ounce) trout fillets; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup leek, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dried lentils
1/2 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 (6 ounce) trout fillets
cooking spray

1
Heat oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add leeks, carrots, and garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
3
Stir in lentils, water, and broth; bring to a boil.
4
Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender and liquid is almost absorbed.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Add celery, parsley, vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper; stir to combine with the lentil mixture.
7
Preheat broiler.
8
Sprinkle fillets with the remaining salt (I omit) and pepper, and place them on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
9
Broil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
10
Break fish into chunks and add to lentil mixture.
11
Toss gently to combine.

121

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 cup leek, chopped, 1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Trout With Lentils falls under the Seafood 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!

Trout With Lentils

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Variations & substitutions

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