How To Cook Lentils As A Side Dish

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Here's a quick and easy lentil side dish that feeds a crowd & is ready in 30 minutes. 

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vegetable stock

brown lentils

bay leaf

thyme

onions

water

Olive oil

Spread the brown lentils on a rimmed baking sheet and sort through to remove any pebbles or detritus.

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Sweat the onions in olive oil until tender & translucent.

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Add the lentils, vegetable stock, water & herbs.

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Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer & cook for 25 minutes until the lentils are tender. 

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Season the lentils with garlic, ketchup, worcestershire sauce kosher salt & pepper.

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Remove the thyme stems and bay leaf and discard.

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These cooked brown lentils are flavorful & creamy to go w/lots of mains courses.

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