Description
Rich, satisfying hearty lentils with perfectly caramelized onions create the ultimate plant-based comfort food in just 30 minutes. This protein-packed dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 cups vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat
2. Add sliced onions, cook 15-20 minutes until golden and caramelized
3. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, cook 1 minute until fragrant
4. Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to pot
5. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low
6. Simmer covered for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender
7. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper
8. Let rest 5 minutes off heat before serving
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot
Notes
Green lentils hold their shape better than red lentils for this recipe
Caramelizing onions slowly creates deeper, richer flavor
Add more broth during cooking if mixture becomes too thick
Leftovers keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days
Freeze in portions for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hearty lentils, caramelized onions, plant-based, comfort food, vegetarian