Year of the Bean

Versatile and simple, lentils are a great legume to have around. They cook up quick and can be used across a whole host of dishes – on their own, in soups, grain salads, or formed into patties for great veggie burgers

Ingredients

• 250g French-style Green Lentils, rinsed
• one medium onion, sliced thin
• one tablespoon kosher salt
• one bay leaf
• olive oil

Procedure

1. Heat olive oil in heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat
2. Add onion and sauteé until it is well-browned, 20-25 minutes
3. Add lentils, salt, and bay leaf; mix until all are coated
4. Cover with 2″ water, and raise to a boil on high heat
5. Cook until lentils begin to soften and water is absorbed, 20-25 minutes
6. Enjoy on their own, or in all kinds of combinations! I had a great salad of pearled barley, preserved lemon, roast carrots, and these lentils several times through the week.