French Lentils with Onion and Carrot

Serves 4
Time 35 min

Look for French green lentils, which hold their shape very well after cooking, in the bulk department, where you can buy just what you need for this recipe.

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Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1yellow onion, chopped
    1carrot, chopped
    1 cupFrench green lentils, rinsed
    1bay leaf
    1 teaspoondried thyme
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. 


Add onion and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. 


Add carrot, 3 cups water, lentils, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. 


Simmer until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. 


Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

200

Total Fat

4.5g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

320mg

Total Carbohydrate

32g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

11g

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