French Lentils with Dijon Vinaigrette
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French Lentils with Dijon Vinaigrette
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This recipe for delicious French Lentils with Dijon Vinaigrette is easy to make, and makes the perfect side dish!Serves 4 as main dish, 8 as side dish
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery sticks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and sorted
- 2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
Dijon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or substitute red wine vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- pinch sea salt
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan or wok, heat oil on medium until it begins to shimmer.
- Add onion, carrots, celery and salt, and cook 4-5 minutes until veggies soften. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 more minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high, and add wine. Allow wine to simmer for 1-2 minutes, then lower heat to medium.
- Add lentils, bay leaves, 2 tsp salt, and 2 cups water. Bring mixture to a boil, and simmer about 25 minutes until most of the water has cooked down and the lentils are tender.
- While lentils are cooking, whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together, and salt to taste.
- When lentils are finished cooking, remove bay leaves and stir in vinaigrette.
- Serve warm as a side dish, or with a chunk of crusty bread as a main course.
- Leftovers:Store leftovers in the fridge, and use within 3-4 days.Make Ahead and Freeze:Let lentils cool to room temperature, and freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Recipe Variations: Substitute regular green or brown lentils for French lentils. Reduce cook time by about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
328mg
(9%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2605IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2605IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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