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Easy Brown Lentils (a simple side dish recipe)
You'll love this quick, easy and inexpensive vegetarian side dish that's ready to eat in about half an hour. Use everyday ingredients for this simple recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried brown lentils
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable stock (can use chicken stock or water)
- 4 prigs thyme tied with kitchen string (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
SORT THE LENTILS:
- Spread the lentils out on a baking sheet and quickly go through them to assure there's no pebbles or other debris. Set aside.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat and when the pan is hot, add the olive oil. Stir in the chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are softened and slightly translucent.
- Add the lentils, broth, thyme, bay leaf and water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the brown lentils from the heat and stir in the garlic, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, kosher salt and pepper. Taste for seasonings and adjust as necessary.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.