About the Recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, sliced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery sticks, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 garlic cloves, finely diced
¾ cup white wine, divided
1 cup black beluga lentils, rinsed and sorted
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Preparation
In a large saucepan or wok, heat oil on medium until oil begins to shimmer.
Add leek, carrots, celery and salt. Sauté 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and add ½ cup wine. Allow wine to cook down for 1-2 minutes, then lower heat to medium.
Add lentils, bay leaves and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, and simmer about 25 minutes until most of the water has cooked down.
Add remaining wine and the mustard. Stir, and then simmer 5 more minutes.
Serve warm as a side dish, or with a chunk of crusty bread as a main course.
IMPORTANT:
Leftovers:
Store leftovers in the fridge, and use within 3-4 days.
Make Ahead and Freeze:
Let lentils cool to room temperature, and freeze for up to 6 months.