BRAISED LENTILS WITH CIPOLLINI ONIONS

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Braised Lentils with Cipollini Onions image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound brown or green lentils, rinsed
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 bay leaves, fresh or dried
4 cups water
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
12 cipollini or pearl onions, stemmed and peeled
1/4 cup duck fat
1/4 to 1/2 cup champagne vinegar, if desired

Steps:

  • Coat a large high-sided saute pan over medium-high heat, with the olive oil. Add the lentils, garlic cloves and bay leaves with 4 cups water or just enough to cover. Bring the water to a simmer and lower the heat. Simmer the lentils, uncovered, until they are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. (Chef's Note: If you need to add more water for the lentils to finish cooking, add a little at a time. There will be more flavor in the lentils if you cook them and end up with very little liquid at the end of the process. The flavor will be in the lentils instead of down the drain with the discarded cooking liquid!) Once they are cooked but still somewhat "al dente", set them aside to cool. Remove and discard the garlic cloves and the bay leaves. Season with just a touch of salt and pepper, to taste. Retaste, but hold off on reseasoning until serving.
  • Add the duck fat to a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt, to taste, and allow them to caramelize.
  • When you are ready to serve add the lentils to the sauteed cipollini onions. Stir to coat the lentils with the duck fat. Taste and season with salt, if needed, and stir in the vinegar. Transfer the lentil mixture to a serving bowl and serve with duck and green peppercorn glaze, if desired.

Holly Marie
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


AFGHANI FUNNY BROTHERS
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This was a great recipe! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Heather McKune
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the lentils and the cipollini onions.


Diane T S Cooke
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the end result was worth it. The lentils were very flavorful and the cipollini onions were a nice addition.


Bravo Alex
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I'm a big fan of lentils and this recipe did not disappoint. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the cipollini onions added a nice touch of sweetness.


Jordan Arellano
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This was my first time making braised lentils and I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Shirin Akhtar
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.


Abu Hub
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Ziad Soltan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Nalyanya Boniface
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot and it turned out really well.


Luswata Innocent
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The lentils were a bit too mushy for my taste, but the flavors were great. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Majid gg
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the cipollini onions added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Anthony Silva
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The lentils were so tender and flavorful, and the cipollini onions were a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Emma-Leigh Stocker
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This braised lentils recipe with cipollini onions was a delightful culinary experience! The lentils were cooked to perfection, maintaining their shape while absorbing the rich flavors of the broth. The cipollini onions added a touch of sweetness that