Braised Lentils

Historically served on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, the round shape of the lentils represent coins which is supposed to bring prosperity for the upcoming year.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Small Onion, Peeled & Finely Diced
• 3 Whole Garlic Cloves, Peeled & Minced
• 1 1/2 Cups Small Green Lentils
• 1 (14 Ounce) Can Chopped Tomatoes (I Used Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes)
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) Can Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• Water (About 2 Cups)
• 2 Bay Leaves
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/3 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan...: Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan and cook the onions until they are translucent, about 8 minutes.
2. 2Add the garlic and continue to cook another...: Add the garlic and continue to cook another minute or two, then add the lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, 1 cup water, and broth and bring to a boil.
3. 3Reduce the heat, and cook over low heat,...: Reduce the heat, and cook over low heat, adding additional water as needed until tender, about 20 minutes.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper, remove the bay...: Season with salt and pepper, remove the bay leaves and stir in the chopped parsley.
5. 5Serve hot.