Bed of green lentils

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 ts Olive oil -Le Puy

• 1 c Diced onion 2 Sprigs fresh thyme

• 2 tb Chopped garlic 1 Bay leaf

• 2 c Diced carrots 1/8 ts Ground cloves

• 4 c Dried lentils

Instructions:

preferably Salt and pepper Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic saute until tender and translucent. Add the carrot and continue to cook stirring frequently until lightly carmelized. Add the lentils thyme bay leaf and cloves and cover with 1" of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Add more water as needed. Remove from heat. Season to taste and serve immediately Per serving: 355 calories 61g carb. 28g protein 0mg chol. 2g/4% fat. Source: Great Good Food by Julee Rosso Posted by Carolyn Shaw