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French Lentils Braised in Red Wine and Caramelized Onions
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Instructions
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Start by chopping your 1 onion chopped, carrot, and celery. And a medium-sized saucepan, heat some olive oil and add the vegetables to sauté for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.
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Add the garlic, sage, and tomato paste. String continually mix and continue to sauté for another two minutes.
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Add red wine, water, Dijon mustard, bay leaves and French lentils. Stir the lentils and bring them to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, a gentle simmer, and cook for 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
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Meanwhile, slice the remaining onion. Add olive oil to a frying pan and caramelized onions on medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Once the onions are fully caramelized, remove them from the frying pan and set them aside. Next, you are going to blister the cherry tomatoes.
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Add more olive oil to the pan and turn the heat to medium-high heat. Once the oil heats up, cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until soft and blistered.
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Once the lentils are tender, remove them from the heat and add the lemon juice , salt, pepper and 2 cups of hearty greens.
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Before serving the French Lentils, top them with caramelized onions and blistered tomatoes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Caramelization Magic 🧅Take your time caramelizing onions - low and slow over 30-40 minutes develops deep, rich flavor that transforms the entire dish.
- Wine Selection Wisdom 🍷Choose a dry, medium-bodied red wine like Côtes du Rhône or Grenache that complements the earthy lentils without overwhelming them.
- Lentil Liquid Ratio 💧Always use a 3:1 liquid to lentil ratio and avoid stirring too much to maintain the lentils' delicate texture during braising.
- Aromatics Layering Technique 🥬Sauté your celery, carrots, and garlic in stages, allowing each to develop deep flavor before adding the next ingredient.
- Fresh Herb Finishing Flourish 🌿Chop fresh sage finely and sprinkle just before serving to add a bright, aromatic finish that cuts through the dish's richness.
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Low-Cholesterol
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