Braised Lentils

Braised Lentils

Ingredients:
oil, olive, salad or cooking
fresh red onions,
carrots, raw
celery, raw
lentils, raw
soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry

Directions:
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery and saute until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Add lentils and stir 1 minute.
Add stock and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.