Warm French Lentils

Ina Garten

2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?, All Rights Reserved

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Miguel While You Were Out

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Total Time:
55 min
Prep
15 min
Inactive
15 min
Cook
25 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • 1 leek, white and light green parts, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 carrots, scrubbed and 1/2-inch-diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup French green Le Puy lentils
  • 1 whole onion, peeled and stuck with 6 whole cloves
  • 1 white turnip, cut in half
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan, add the leek and carrots, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute and set aside.

Meanwhile, place the lentils, 4 cups of water, the onion with the cloves, and the turnip in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are almost tender. Remove and discard the onion and turnip and drain the lentils. Place them in a medium bowl with the leek and carrots, and add the butter.

Meanwhile, whisk together the 1/4 cup of olive oil, the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add to the lentils, stir well, and allow the lentils to cool until just warm, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve. The longer the lentils sit, the more salt and pepper you'll want to add.

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  • on February 12, 2012

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    I absolutely love this recipe! Wonderful for a winter lunch with a good baguette. I'll even eat it for breakfast. I love Ina's recipes... And this is a favorite amongst them. Recipe perfect as is, no changes.

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  • on February 08, 2012

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    Really flavorful and delicious accompaniment to the panko crusted salmon in this episode. As with many of Ina's recipes, you can easily reduce the salt indicated by half without sacrificing flavor. I made it exactly according to the recipe and thought it was balanced and delicious.

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  • on February 08, 2012

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    Way too salty! I followed the recipe exactly and it was almost inedible. I may try it again and cut way back on the salt. I think the dijon has enough salt.

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