Lentil Recipes

A few people have asked for my lentil recipes that I've mentioned on here, so here goes!

Slowcooker Lentil Soup (I'm sure this could be done on the stovetop as well but I find the slowcooker so easy)

ham bone
2.5 cups dried lentils (I use both red and green)
onion
potato
carrots
celery
salt and pepper
chicken stock

There are no real measurements, but what I do is put in the ham bone, add the lentils and vegetables, and then add enough chicken stock / water to just about cover the bone. You can adjust the level of liquid to make the soup as thick as you like. I put the slowcooker on overnight on low, about 8 hours, and then the meat just falls off the ham bone and shreds apart with a few stirs of the soup.

Baked Lentils with Cheese

Preheat oven to 375F.
Combine in a 9x13 dish:
1 3/4 cups dried lentils
2 cups water (I think I used half water, half veg stock)
1 whole bay leaf
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp each marjoram, sage, thyme (I substituted an italian spice blend)
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups canned tomatos (I subbed salsa and it was very good)

Cover tightly and bake 30 mins. Uncover and stir in:
2 large carrots, sliced
1/2 cup sliced celery

Cover and bake for 40 mins. Stir in:
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Sprinkle on top:
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Bake uncovered for 5 mins until cheese melts.

I halved this recipe and it was a good size still.

Enjoy!!! xo