• Source: Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking
• Dish Type: Sauces

Rosemary Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 strips bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Emerilís Creole Seasoning
• 4 cups Basic Chicken Stock or
• Brown Chicken Stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 turns freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine the oil and bacon in a large pot over high heat and sautÈ for 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, and lentils and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in the rosemary and Creole Seasoning and stir-fry for 1 minute more.
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Stir in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the lentils are just tender, for about 30 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper. Remove the pot from the heat and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
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Yield: 3 cups