Puy lentils

Recipe video above. Lentils can be so dull. Trust the French to make them exciting!! Lentil Ragout is a classic French way of cooking lentils. Aromatics are sautéed before simmering Puy Lentils in stock so they absorb the flavour. It's an outstanding side dish that's easy to make, the perfect side for any protein.Or just do as I do and eat a whole bowl of this for lunch!

Lentilles du Puy with Spinach and Crème Fraîche | Cook's Country

Spiced squash roasts until caramelized, then sits on top of lemony, herby lentils, and a creamy bed of labneh.

A flavoursome twist on hummus from Yotam Ottolenghi, these lentils are best served with warm pitta bread for a light dinner or hearty working-from-home lunch.

Cooking the leeks in this way gently softens them without coloring, and releases their allium flavor into the oil. Blending the confit leeks with cream creates a lovely sauce to bring the whole dish together, which could easily stand as a substitute for gravy alongside your choice of protein. If you can’t find puy lentils, then swap them out for other lentils, such as green or beluga. Serve this dish warm or at room temperature, and eat alongside some roasted potatoes, if you like.

Next time you need a quick and easy meal, forget the pasta or spuds and try lentils instead. You'll be (very) pleasantly surprised

A gorgeous bowl of puy lentil stew flavoured with umami flavours; balsamic, soy, vegan Worcester sauce and smoked paprika. Served on creamy hummus - Yum!

This soft, delicate stew of puy lentils and aubergine is taken from Yotam Ottolenghi's SIMPLE cookbook. It works perfectly as a starter, or as a main served with any grain.

Yeah baby, what a dish! Such simple ingredients yet packed full of flavour. The leek, fennel and garlic is slowly cooked at a low temperature in a good layer of good quality olive oil. Cooked Lentils...

Hearty and healthy French puy lentil soup is delicious, easy to make and very filling.