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Warm French Lentils


Submitted by Lindsey R., Lajes Field

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup French green lentils
1 whole onion
6 whole cloves
1 white turnip, cut in half
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation
1. Heat oil in saute pan.
2. Add leek and carrots, cooking over medium-high
    heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook another minute.
4. Set aside.
5. Bring lentils, 4 cups water, onion stuck with cloves
    and turnip to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and add leek and carrots. Simmer
    20 minutes.
7. Remove onion and turnip.
8. Strain lentils and place in another bowl.
9. Add butter.
10. Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, mustard, vinegar, salt
    and pepper.
11. Add to lentils and mix well.

Characteristics
Gluten-free
Ready in under 30 minutes

Eat This For:
Entree