Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp vinegar (sherry, balsamic, apple cider, etc.)
- 1 cup black lentils
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Mise En Place
- Measure out all ingredients.
Preparation
- Combine the lentils, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until just tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the water and pull out the garlic and bay leaf. Refrigerate until cold.
Serve and enjoy!
- Toss cooled lentils with salt, vinegar, and oil.
Recipe in Action
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4 Servings
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Nutrition Tip 
Lentils are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They’re also a great source of plant-based protein and fiber.
There are many different varieties of lentils, but brown, green, yellow and red, as well as Puy and Beluga are the most widely consumed.
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