"A wonderful simple, classic lentil side dish using dried lentils that takes a mere 10 minutes to prepare then you just let it simmer away for 30 minutes to work its magic!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 garlic clove (, finely minced)
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1/2 onion (, finely diced)
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1 carrot (large) (, peeled and finely diced)
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 bay leaf (, preferably fresh otherwise dried)
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1 thyme sprig
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1 cup puy lentils (French lentils) ((Note 1))
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3 cups vegetable stock
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1/2 tsp salt ((skip if using store bought))
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped)