Sack Lunch: Beluga Lentils and Broccoli Rabe

Name: Sack Lunch: Beluga Lentils and Broccoli Rabe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 sprigs basil; 355 milliliters beluga lentils; 1 chile de árbol, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 680 grams rapini, ends trimmed; 59 milliliters red wine; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 118 milliliters diced white onion

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Sack Lunch: Beluga Lentils and Broccoli Rabe a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 353 calories, 16g of protein, and 19g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, beluga lentils, chile de árbol, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Rinse the lentils and pick through them to remove any small stones.

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Lentils

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons olive oil and wait a minute.

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Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add the onion, thyme, chile, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook the onion, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Pepper

Chili Pepper

Onion

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Salt

Add the lentils and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring to coat the lentils in the oil and vegetables. Reduce the heat to low and add the wine. Quickly add 6 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn down the heat and simmer 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.

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Strain the lentils over a bowl. Toss them with the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, the basil sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid. (

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Olive Oil

Lentils

Basil