What’s Cookin’? Merritt’s Lentils & Carrots [Recipe]

Merritt Bates-Thomas is back for another edition of What's Cookin'? and she has a delicious idea for a side dish!

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup green lentils, picked and rinsed

1 teaspoon cumin

8 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

Parsley for garnish, if desired

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté' pan over medium heat.  Add the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery.  Saute' until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Add the lentils and cumin, stirring to combine.  Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and combine mixture.  Add pepper and salt and bring to a slow boil.  Boil for a minute, then reduce heat to simmer.  Cook until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

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