Description
Ready in 20 minutes, this festive green lentils recipe makes a great thrifty side dish! Add extra flavour with star anise & bay leaf.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups cold, fresh water
- 1 1/2 cup dried green lentils (285g)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 star anise pod
*All the ingredients for this recipe are from our pantry and freezer tips!
Instructions
- Rinse your lentils clean.
- Combine the lentils, water, and spices in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the water and remove the spices (add them to your broth bag for homemade veggie broth).
- Serve warm. Store in the fridge for 5-7 days. OR freeze for longer storage and microwave to reheat. Try serving them alongside our Festive Hasselback Butternut Squash Tray Bake (watch the video below to see them in action!)
Notes
Approximate Cost: CAD $0.75
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern