Mel's Lentil Leek Saute Recipe #376393
A delicious but very unconventional "stir-fry", suitable for vegans, delicious over rice (in a main dish) ...in a pita...or plain (as a side dish). Only use a high quality (and REAL) soy sauce. It REALLY makes a difference.
30 min |
SERVES 6 -8 , 1 large platter
- 2 cups lentils (yellow or green)
- 4 cups water
- 3-4 large leeks, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Put water and lentils in a pot, bring to a boil then cover and simmer until liquid is gone. In other words; cook lentils.
- In a deep skillet, saute leeks and garlic until glassy in either olive oil (vegan) or butter (dairy, vegetarian).
- Add soy sauce and continue cooking over heat for two to three minutes.
- Add sesame seeds, basil and oregano, cook together (stir fry) for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add cooked lentils and toss/mix.
- Serve and enjoy.
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