Italian Lentils New Year's Tradition

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Dried brown lentils Onion Carrot Celery stalk Olive oil Bay leaf Rosemary Thyme Tomato paste Water Salt Parsley

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Sauté gently the onion, carrot, and celery over olive oil on low heat.

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Add the bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, tomato paste, dry lentils, and 5 cups of water.

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Bring the pan to a boil, then turn the heat down and let it simmer.

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Monitor them and add more water if necessary. Then add salt to taste and stir in the parsley.

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Health Benefits of Lentils:

Excellent source of B vitamins Source of plant-based protein Great source of fiber GET THE RECIPE

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Italian Lentils New Year's Tradition

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Dried brown lentils Onion Carrot Celery stalk Olive oil Bay leaf Rosemary Thyme Tomato paste Water Salt Parsley

Ingredients

Sauté gently the onion, carrot, and celery over olive oil on low heat.

Step 1

Add the bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, tomato paste, dry lentils, and 5 cups of water.

Step 2

Bring the pan to a boil, then turn the heat down and let it simmer.

Step 3

Monitor them and add more water if necessary. Then add salt to taste and stir in the parsley.

Step 4

Health Benefits of Lentils:

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