Brown Lentils

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My idea of comfort food. i eat these all the time, either as a side dish for fish or (my favorite way) with a poached egg on top.

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Steps

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Rinse lentils and then par-boil them with water to cover and a good sprinklng of salt.

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Drain.

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Meanwhile , in a braising pan , saute vegetables and garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes.

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Stir in dried herbs and spices and 1 cup of stock.

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Bring to a simmer.

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Add the lentils to the vegetables and stock , and simmer , stirring occasionally until the lentils are cooked , adding more stock as needed.

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Check seasoning , adding salt and pepper , to taste.

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Garnish with fresh squeezed lemon juice and parsley.

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Ingredients

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brown lentils, olive oil, bacon, garlic cloves, carrot, celery ribs, shallot, sage, ground celery seed, cumin, cayenne, vegetable stock, lemon, fresh parsley, salt and pepper