Canal House Lentils
One portion of this dish contains roughly 6g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 123 calories. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 8. If you have green lentils, garlic clove, scallions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.
Instructions
Heat oil in a medium saucepan overmedium heat.
Add leek, garlic, andtomato paste and cook, stirring often,until fragrant and tomato paste beginsto darken, about 4 minutes.
Add lentilsand 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil;reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirringoccasionally, until lentils are tender,45–55 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered,10 minutes; add soy sauce and seasonwith salt and pepper.
Serve lentils toppedwith scallions, if desired.
DO AHEAD: Lentils can be made 5 daysahead. Cover and chill.