Lamb Shanks with Lentils

Directions

In a large skillet, brown lamb shanks in oilve oil.

Add ½ cup water, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, oregano and pepper.

Cook, covered, over low heat for one hour, or until tender.

Rinse lentils and drain.

In a medium saucepan, combine lentils, 3 cups water, onion, celery, bay leaf and 1½ teaspoons of salt.

Simmer, uncovered, 50 to 60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Pour mixture into greased baking dish .

Top with meat, lemon slices.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender.

Discard onion and bay leaf.