BRAISED LENTILS

Prep/Cooking Time: 60-90 Minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Soak the lentils overnight so they are ready to cook with
Peel and clean all of the vegetables
Finely chop all the vegetables and be sure to keep separate
Heat a thick bottom pan on the stove and add to it the olive oil
Once the oil is hot add to the pan the bacon cut into bite size pieces
Cook till the bacon begins to turn golden then add to the pan the chopped onion and garlic
Keeping the heat high cook till the onions begin to color then add the rest of the chopped vegetables
Turn the heat down to medium and cook till the carrots begin to soften
Add to the pan the lentils and stir through
Once mixed add the herbs to the pan followed by the wine
Cook out the wine then add the canned tomatoes
Bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer
Cover the pan and simmer till the lentils are tender
Season to taste once cooked and remove from the heat
Leave to cool and reserve till needed