Wine-stewed Puy Lentils

Puy lentils, also known as French green lentils, are prized for their unique peppery flavor and firm texture.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Wine-stewed Puy Lentils

Cooking Method: Stewing Cuisine: French Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Puy lentils
• 500 ml Red wine
• 500 ml Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Celery stalk
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 sprig Thyme sprigs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the Puy lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the Puy lentils, red wine, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the pot.
7. Serve the wine-stewed Puy lentils hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.