Name: Beer-Braised Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup of green lentils; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 bottle of beer (preferably dark or amber); 2 cups of vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

Beer-Braised Lentils Recipe

Ema Biggs Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Beer-Braised Lentils

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 35 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup of green lentils
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 bottle of beer (preferably dark or amber)
2 cups of vegetable broth
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add the carrots and celery, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the beer, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Add the lentils and season with salt and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the beer-braised lentils hot, garnished with fresh parsley.