Lentils with Lovage

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

257 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	each	shallots	chopped
1	x	butter
12	ounces	lentils, green	whole
1	x	lovage	chopped
1	each	thyme sprigs
1	piece	orange zest
1	x	water

Directions

Soften the chopped shallots in a little butter without colouring them.

Stir in the lentils.

Add a handful of chopped lovage, the sprig of thyme, orange peel and stock or unsalted water to cover well.

Simmer until tender.

Drain off and reduce the cooking liquor to make a little sauce, enriching it with more butter and seasoning to taste.

In the absence of lovage, use the young leaves and tenderest parts of a celery heart, and season the dish with a pinch each of celery salt, lemon zest and powdered curry spices.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 72g

Amount per Serving

Calories 257 3% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.0g	15%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	88%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 19.0g	37%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	6%
Calcium	4%		Iron	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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