LEMONY YELLOW LENTILS

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Ethiopian style yellow lentil side dish. Serve this over brown rice; injera to scoop it up. From Sunset Magazine March 2006. Awaken your senses!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 cups yellow lentils
4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon gingerroot, freshly grated
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
chopped fresh cilantro
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter and add the garlic. Stir and cook until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
  • Add the yellow lentils, stir to coat with the melted butter, then add the broth. Simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not too mushy, approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • The lentils will thicken as they cool down.
  • Stir in the fresh ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 38, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 16.7

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