Ingredients
Quantities for 4 portions
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Method
- Soften onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil. Add tomato paste, canned tomato, brown lentils, bay leaf, oregano and water.
- Simmer about 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Season with salt, black pepper and a splash of red wine vinegar.
- Serve with more olive oil and rustic bread.
Shopping tip
Lentilhas castanhas (not red), tomate pelado, cebola, alho, louro, vinagre de vinho tinto. No overnight soak.
Where it fits in your week
Suits a calmer day, or cooking ahead at the weekend.
At the portions as written, there is enough for a second meal.
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