CHILLI & TANGERINE BRAISED LENTILS

Chilli & tangerine braised lentils image

Lentils make for a filling and superhealthy side dish. Give yours a kick with chilli and citrus zing

Provided by Maria Elia

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil
1 carrot , finely chopped
1 onion , finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
2 red chillies , deseeded, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
450g dried Puy lentils , rinsed
1.2l hot ham cooking liquor (see 'Goes well with'), plus extra if needed
juice 6 tangerines , plus zest of 3
2 tbsp crème fraîche
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley , chopped

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the carrot, onion, celery, chillies and garlic, and cook for 5-10 mins until the veg begin to soften. Add the rinsed lentils. Pour on the hot cooking liquor and two-thirds of the tangerine juice, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 mins or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add a bit more ham liquor if the lentils look a little dry.
Remove from the heat and stir in the tangerine zest and remaining juice. Season with salt and pepper and allow to cool a little before stirring through the crème fraîche and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature with the sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.49 milligram of sodium