“Marry Me” Lentils

As seen in Gigi Grassia’s Plant and Protein.

Ingredients

  • small-medium carrot, diced
  • 1/2 celery stick, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 10-12 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 Tbsp of tomato puree
  • 300g split red lentils, washed
  • 700ml of vegetable stock
  • 200ml of milk or cream
  • a handful of baby kale
  • 4-5 spoonfuls of nutritional yeast
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

To serve

  • plant-based cream or yoghurt
  • small handful of basil or other herbs
  • Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  • Medium Heat
  • Prepare the mirepoix (5-7 min)
  • Add Aromatics (30-60s)
  • Add Tomato Paste and Lentils (60s)
  • Deglaze w/ Stock and Simmer (15m, until tender)
  • Off heat, add Milk and Nutritional Yeast
  • Whisk vigorously until desired consistency
  • Serve w/ White Rice, Yoghurt, & Herbs
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