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Braised Lentils with Cipollini Onions (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Braised Lentils with Cipollini Onions (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Braised Lentils with Cipollini Onions (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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2 to 3 tbsp olive oil
1 lb 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

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	309.87 Kcal (1297 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.24g	19%
Cholesterol	6.41mg	2%
Sodium	5.98mg	0%
Potassium	546.17mg	12%
Total Carbs	35.43g	12%
Sugars	1.15g	5%
Dietary Fiber	17.61g	70%
Protein	14.81g	30%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	46.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.79 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.03g	19%
Cholesterol	3.16mg	2%
Sodium	2.95mg	0%
Potassium	269.3mg	12%
Total Carbs	17.47g	12%
Sugars	0.56g	5%
Dietary Fiber	8.68g	70%
Protein	7.3g	30%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	4%
Iron	2.3mg	25%
Calcium	22.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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