French Lentils with Carrots

I honestly can't remember where I have first tasted this in France.  I asked my husband if it was my mother-in-law who prepared it.  Apparently not, because they were not fond of lentils.  While shopping in the supermarket, I came across Lentilles Vertes or green lentils.  I dropped the box in the grocery cart and got myself some onions and carrots.   I thought about re-creating that dish au pif, so please excuse my ingredients measurements because I'm just tossing in the amount as I felt I should.


French Lentils with Carrots
Serves 2-4


Ingredients:

1 cup of  rinsed green lentils, lentils de puy
2 1/2 cups of water
2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and  thinly sliced 
2 tbsp semi-salted butter (I usually add more)
Crushed bay leaf
Thyme
Black pepper and Salt


1.  Wash the lentils in a strainer and sort out.


2.  Heat butter in  a medium sized sauce pan. Once melted, cook onions, garlic and carrots with salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf  for 6-8 minutes. 



3. When the vegetables are soft, add lentils and water.  Bring to a boil.  Add more salt and black pepper.  Partially covered, reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are tender.  


You will notice that the liquid has reduced as well . I  personally prefer keeping the sauce with it.  If you prefer a dryer version, you can discard some of the liquid.  

Et voila!


Bon Appetit!
XOXO,
Arni


Note:  (Scheduled post) I'm currently somewhere exploring.. Miss you all!

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5 comments

  1. Meghan @ Wishful ThinkingNovember 26, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Yum! Comfort food at it's best (and actually a very good weekday lunch idea)! Hope you are having fun exploring! x

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  2. IreneNovember 27, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Yummy! I love lentils, so I will try to cook them this way.I usually do a similar version with potatoes as well and a bit more of water and I spray them with balsamico vinegar before eating them, they remind me of my childhood :)

    Have fun exploring around, your pictures always look beautiful so I guess that you're having a wonderful time!

    xo Irene

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  3. Breakfast at CindisNovember 27, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    This looks so good!!! I am so trying this soon, thanks : )

    xo,
    Cindi
    Breakfast at Cindi’s

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  4. roothNovember 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Oh nom, I'm bookmarking this for later. I'm so glad it's veggie too!

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  5. A Life Un-StyledNovember 28, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    I love a good lentil recipe!

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