Dijon French Lentils

One of my favorite winter comfort dishes is French lentils. The recipe only takes about 10-15 minutes to make, and it uses ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry already. I’m also slightly anemic, so it’s a great alternative to red meat if I feel like I’m low on iron and it’s just as hearty.

 

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Ingredients

• ½ package Trader Joe’s steamed lentils (or 1 cup French puy lentils, cooked and drained)
• 3 handfuls of kale, roughly chopped
• 2 large carrots, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced and finely chopped
• 2 tbs Oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 3 tbs Red Wine Vinegar
• ¼ cup Olive oil
• 4 tsp Dijon Mustard

Instructions

1. Sautee chopped onion, carrots, garlic, and oregano in olive oil for 2 minutes or until translucent.
2. Add kale and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, covered.
3. Add lentils and ¼ cup water. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and lentils are al dente. If needed, add additional water and repeat until lentils and kale have softened.
4. While lentils are cooking, make dressing by combining vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil and set aside.
5. Remove lentils from heat. Pour over dressing and serve. Note: Add dressing slowly—you’ll want to use enough to add flavor to the lentils but not too much so that they become soggy.

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