Lentils Esau

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb red lentil, washed and picked over
• 1 quart water
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
• salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place lentils and water in a large pot.
• 2 bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
• 3 remove from heat and set aside to soak for 1 hour.
• 4 return pot to heat.
• 5 add oil, onion, garlic and fennel.
• 6 simmer gently for 35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
• 7 season with salt if desired.