[NEW] Lentils With Carrots

This recipe is easy to prepare and a great basic recipe! If you want a little more kick, dress it up with your favorite hot sauce. You can serve it up as a side or as a main dish—just adjust portions appropriately.

Active: 5 min. Cook: 30 min. Total: 35 mins

Ingredients

3 cups water
3 cups finely diced carrot
1 cup brown lentils ¼ cup minced onion ½ tsp. salt 1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. butter

Directions

Combine everything but butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed (25-30 minutes)
Discard bay leaf and stir in butter to serve.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container

Serving size 224 g

Amount per serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.4g	3%
Saturated Fat 1.3g	8%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 5.1mg	2%
Sodium 260.1mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 27.1g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5.34g	18%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 8.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 38.4mg	2%
Iron 2.3mg	10%
Potassium 432mg	10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.

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