Monastery Lentils

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Lentils, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (or more)
  • 3 cups beef stock (or vegetarian stock) or 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetarian stock)
  • 1 cup dry lentils, washed and sorted
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 lb canned tomato
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • grated parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese or swiss cheese, to top

Directions

  1. In a large pot, saute the carrot and onions 3-5 minutes in the olive oil.

  2. Add and saute one minute more: thyme and marjoram.
  3. Add the stock, lentils, salt, parsley, and tomatoes.
  4. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce heat.
  5. Let cook until lentils are tender (about 35-45 minutes).
  6. Add the sherry and allow to cook for just a few minutes more.
  7. Top with cheese to serve.

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