Lentils {India's Comfort Food}

Lentils are a staple at my house.

They receive an A+ for
B vitamins
protein
folate
fiber
iron

*I start with a famous trio*
carrots ~ celery ~ onions

I read on Health.com that "Lentils are to India

as meatloaf is to America: the quintessential comfort food" 

*I use my noisy friend to slice and dice*

then I wash the lentils

I sauté them and then add a secret ingredient:

butternut squash

It looks so pretty, doesn't it!

If you add a little spice from India

{cinnamon & garlic *you can add ginger & curry too}
...it will taste awesome...

Add a quart of chicken stock {I use organic low sodium or my own}.
Then...about a quart more water.
~ COOK UNTIL ALL IS TENDER ~

...Having a little fun with mini wagon wheels...

Don't forget the Parmesano Reggiano!

Parm on anything!

Bon Appetit!

 
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Buon Appetito!

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