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Lemony Lentils





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Makes 6 servings

Even the lentil skeptics in our kitchen loved this bright, zingy stew. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes prep, plus about 25 minutes cook time.

 2 tablespoons butter
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 2 cups yellow or brown lentils, sorted for debris and rinsed
 4 cups chicken broth
 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  Grated peel from 1 lemon (yellow part only)
 1/4 cup lemon juice
  Salt and pepper
  Chopped cilantro and lemon wedges
Step 1
1

Melt butter in a 3-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute.

Step 2
2

Add lentils and stir to coat with butter, then add broth. Simmer, covered, until lentils are tender but not mushy, 20 to 30 minutes. They will thicken as they cool.

Step 3
3

Stir in ginger, lemon peel, juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges on the side.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 118mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 39g15%

Dietary Fiber 7.4g27%
Protein 20g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.