Lentils

Name: Lentils
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils; 4 cups water; Salt to taste; 2 whole cloves; 1 small onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 leek, finely chopped; 3/4 cup finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 40 minutes
Rating: 4(39)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2cups lentils
4cups water
Salt to taste
2whole cloves
1small onion
1bay leaf
1tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or ½ teaspoon dried
1tablespoon olive oil
1leek, finely chopped
¾cup finely chopped onions
1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1cup crushed tomatoes
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2tablespoons chopped parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Pick over the lentils and discard any foreign particles. Rinse the lentils well. Drain.
Step 2
Put the lentils in a saucepan and add the water and salt. Bring to a boil. Stick the cloves into the onion and add to the saucepan with the bay leaf and marjoram. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and add the leek, chopped onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Do not brown.
Step 4
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Step 5
When the lentils are tender, drain. Add them to the leek mixture and bring to a boil. Add the parsley and serve.