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French Onion Lentil Bowl
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French Onion Lentil Bowl

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @wild.sage.homestead8 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • onion (thinly sliced)Produce4 pieces
  • olive oilPantry45 ml
  • butterDairy30 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • thyme (fresh leaves, chopped)Spices3 g
  • vegetable brothPantry900 ml
  • brown lentils (rinsed)Grains250 g
  • soy saucePantry15 ml
  • balsamic vinegarPantry15 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry10 g
  • Gruyère (grated)Dairy120 g
  • baguette (sliced and toasted)Bakery100 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

377kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
16 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Oven
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Caramelize the onions

    • Heat the olive oil and butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
    • Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook slowly, stirring often, until deep golden and jammy.
    • Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the lentils

    • Bring the vegetable broth to a simmer in a saucepan.
    • Add the rinsed lentils and simmer until tender but not mushy.
    • Drain, keeping a little of the cooking liquid.
    Step 2

  3. Combine and season

    • Stir the caramelized onions into the lentils.
    • Add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard.
    • Season with salt and pepper and loosen with a splash of cooking liquid if needed.
    Step 3

  4. Broil the topping

    • Spoon the lentil mixture into a baking dish.
    • Top with toasted baguette slices and grated Gruyère.
    • Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Divide the bowls and serve hot.
    Step 5
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