Czech Lentils (Cocka)
- Total Time
- 55 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1large onion, chopped
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 2ribs celery, sliced thin
- 1½tablespoons olive oil
- 1cup green lentils
- 3cups water
- 5ounces lean ham, cut into bite-size cubes
- 1bay leaf
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1½teaspoons dried marjoram
- 2tablespoons white vinegar
- ¼teaspoon salt, or to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
593 calories; 18 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 74 grams carbohydrates; 14 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 37 grams protein; 909 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Saute onion, garlic and celery in hot oil in a 4- to 6-quart pot until the onion begins to turn golden.
- Step 2
Add lentils and stir to coat well; saute another minute or two.
- Step 3
Add water, ham, bay leaf and pepper; rub marjoram between palms of hand and add; cover and simmer for 25 to 35 minutes, until lentils are firm but tender. (If water evaporates before lentils are cooked, add a little more.)
- Step 4
Drain any excess water; remove bay leaf. Stir in vinegar and salt.
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Comments
Made 2x now, loved both times. Was good with french lentils as well as green - same proportions of everything else. We often use hot sauce instead of the vinegar (Tabasco, Sriracha).
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