Lentil Skillet Recipes

SKILLET-POPPED LENTILS WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in lentils; cook and stir constantly until plump and coated with oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until lentils are brown around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in parsley; remove popped lentils from pan and serve.

HERBED LENTIL SKILLET WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they have softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Stir in the thyme, then add the lentils, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and stir just enough to combine. Add the tomatoes and spinach, lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and the vegetables have wilted, 5 minutes.
• Make a well in the lentil mixture and dollop 1/4 cup of the ricotta cheese into it. Repeat with the remaining ricotta, creating separate wells. Cover and cook until the cheese is slightly warmed but not melted, 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil and serve.
• Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

BEEF LENTIL SKILLET

Steps:

• In large skillet or dutch oven, brown beef and onions, and drain fat. If you choose the Smoked Sausage or Kielbasa, slice into 1/3-1/2 thick slices and brown.
• Sort lentils and wash.
• Add lentils and ALL remaining ingredients to meat mixture.
• Bring to boil, cover, and turn down to simmer. Simmer 45 mins, stirring every 15 mins or so and adding water if necessary. Most all water should be absorbed with only a little "sauce" left when ready to serve. Remove bay leaves, serve with bread and salad for complete meal.

LENTIL SKILLET

Steps:

• Make rice.
• Add lentils to about 1 quart of boiling water and simmer for 20 minute.
• Meanwhile, cut veggies.
• Drain lentils into colander and leave them out of pot.
• Add butter, beef, broth, celery, carrots, and garlic to lentil pot.
• Boil for 10 minute.
• Add lentils, salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper to pot.
• Bring to Boil, then turn down to simmer for 30 minute.
• Add Cider Vinegar.
• Serve with rice.