STEAMED LENTILS WITH SAFFRON

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Make and share this Steamed Lentils With Saffron recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

11 ounces brown lentils or 11 ounces green lentils
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 slices prosciutto, cut in small stripes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon saffron thread
3 cups vegetable stock
salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils well.
  • Heat the vegetable stock in a small pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a different medium pot heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes, then add the prosciutto and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Add the lentils, cook for another 2-3 minutes, and pour the white wine.
  • Add the saffron and cook until the alcohol has evaporated, 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the stock, salt to taste, and cook over low heat for 50 minutes to 1 hour, covered.
  • Add water or more stock if necessary.

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