French Puy Lentil Stew
This hearty and flavorful French Puy lentil stew is a comforting and nutritious meal. Earthy green lentils are simmered with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a rich tomato broth. It's perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 1 h 5 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir api. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 1,5 tassapuy lentils, rinsed
- 2 csolive oil
- 1 uyellow onion, chopped
- 2 ucarrot, diced
- 2 ucelery stalk, diced
- 3 gragarlic, minced
- 411 gcanned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 tassavegetable broth
- 1 ctfresh thyme, chopped
- 1 ubay leaf
- 0,5 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 csfresh parsley, chopped
Estris
ladle · knife · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Rinse the puy lentils under cold water and set aside.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Rinsing helps remove any debris and excess starch from the lentils.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery to the pot.
- 4
Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened, stirring occasionally.
Uns 7 min
- 5
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add the rinsed puy lentils, canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
Uns 2 min
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Uns 35 min
Nota de cuina: Check the lentils periodically and add a little more broth or water if the stew becomes too dry.
- 9
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Uns 1 min
- 10
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Uns 1 min
- 11
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Conservació
Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed, or in the microwave until warmed through.