Braised Lentils With Cloves

By blucoat on January 07, 2009 0 Reviews Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 42 mins Servings: 6

About This Recipe

"This is a unique and flavourful recipe from "Cooking Light" Magazine. Cloves infuse the braising liquid-and thus the lentils--with savory, spicy notes. If you are using the regular sized lentils, you may have to simmer them for a little longer."

Ingredients
3 whole cloves 1 small onions, peeled 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups petite green lentils or 1 1/2 cups regular green lentils 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 tablespoons sherry wine ( you can also try using 2 tbsp of fruit juice or apple cider) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaves 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions
1. Insert cloves into onion. 2. 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.

3. Remove onion and bay leaf with a slotted spoon; discard. Stir in salt; cook 2 minutes.