Creators
Samara Pardi
Description
This Leek & Mushroom Lentils recipe combines tender lentils with sautéed leeks and cremini mushrooms, seasoned with fresh thyme, creating a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4 people
Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
Lentils | 1 cup | soaked overnight |
Cremini Mushrooms | 2 cup | sliced |
Leeks | 2 | large, sliced in 1/2 inch rings |
Thyme | 2 tbsp | fresh |
Butter | 1 tbsp | |
Olive Oil | 1/4 cup | |
Salt | ||
Pepper |
PREPARATION
- Drain lentils and simmer in about 2 cups of water for 30 minutes, removing from the heat once they have reached the tenderness you like.
- Strain and set aside.
- Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and saute leeks for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and somewhat crispy, then set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil and butter in another saucepan and saute mushrooms until softened, for about 15 minutes.
- When all ingredients have cooled, stir together with thyme, remaining olive oil and salt & pepper.