French Lentils With Garlic and Thyme
Ingredients:
- Olive Oil - 3 tablespoons
- Onion - 1
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Carrots - 1
- French Lentils - 2 1/4 cups
- Thyme - 1 teaspoon
- Bay Leaf - 3
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Celery - 2 sticks
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil
- When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes
- Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme, bay leaves and salt
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a fast simmer
- Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, 20 to 25 minutes
- If necessary, drain any excess water after lentils have cooked
- Serve immediately, or allow them to cool and reheat later
- For a fuller taste, use some chicken stock and reduce the water by the same amount