Lentils With Lovage Recipe #379226
This is low in fat and high in protein and fiber, seasoned with lovage adding it flavor of anise and celery and helps reduce flatulence or colic by expelling gas.
by ~Rita~
30 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 4
- 1/2 small chopped sweet onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces whole green lentils, Rinse, strained and sort through, removing debris
- 1/2 cup chopped lovage
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- orange zest
- 3-4 cups water
- Sautee the chopped onions and garlic in the oil till soften but do not brown. Stir in the lentils.
- Add the chopped lovage, thyme, one strip on orange zest and water to covered by an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium, cover and simmer until tender.
- Remove the lentil mixture with a slotted spoon if any liquid is left. Reduce the liquid in the pan, while adding a little more olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve over the lentil mixture. Or just drizzle lentils with loive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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