Description
Creamy ‘Marry Me’ Lentils are a delightful plant-based dish that combines rich flavors with a velvety texture, making them perfect for any occasion. This versatile recipe features tender lentils enveloped in a creamy sauce infused with sundried tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic spices. Ideal as a side dish or main course, these lentils can be served over rice, spooned onto baked sweet potatoes, or enjoyed with crusty bread. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 40 minutes, this satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dry black, brown, or green lentils
- 1 small red onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- Vegetable stock
- Basil
Instructions
- Cook the lentils according to package instructions until tender yet slightly firm.
- In a sauté pan, heat oil from sundried tomatoes and sauté diced onion until soft. Add crushed garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in fennel seeds, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and sundried tomatoes; combine well.
- Drain cooked lentils and rinse before adding them to the pan with sautéed ingredients.
- Pour in vegetable stock and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, cheese, and chopped basil until combined.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg