Easy Brown Lentils

Whether you're a seasoned lentil lover or still a skeptic, TRY these brown lentils! It's an easy recipe ideal for busy weeknights and packed with nutrition, not to mention inexpensive and filling! Naturally vegan and gluten free.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion chopped
½ cup celery chopped
½ cup carrots chopped
1 clove garlic
2 cups cooked lentils
salt and freshly ground black pepper
white rice for serving optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lentils and stir until uniformly combined and heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm plain or over rice.

Notes

To cook lentils, bring 4 quarts of water and one pound of lentils (picked over and stones removed) to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils reach desired tenderness. Drain well.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal