Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Yield

Serves 6

Description

Most ingredients are available in Antonio’s Market!

Ingredients

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Onion, Finely Chopped
1/2 cup Celery, Finely Chopped
1/2 cup Carrot, Finely Chopped
2 ea Garlic Cloves, Minced
5 1/2 cups Water
1 1/2 cups Dried Lentils
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp Dill, Chopped
2 ea Bay Leaves
1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
8 oz Tomato Sauce, No-Salt-Added
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
3/4 cup Feta Cheese
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste

Method of Preparation

1. In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and sauté for 10 minutes.
3. Add water, lentils, 1 tbsp Dill, bay leaves, red pepper and tomato sauce.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
5. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Stir in remaining dill, vinegar, salt and pepper.
7. Discard the bay leaves.
8. Top with cheese.

Recipe Source

www.orlandosentinel.com Thursday, November 12, 2015 Issue