Braised Lentils

By Hklbrries

Cloves infuse the braising liquid - and thus the lentils - with savory, spicy notes.

Ingredients

• 3 whole cloves
• 1 small onion, peeled
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups petite green lentils
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp sherry
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

Insert cloves into onion. Combine onion, water, and next 9 ingredients (water through broth) in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove onion and bay leaf with a slotted spoon; discard. Stir in salt; cook 2 minutes.