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Crostini Di Lenticchie

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This Italian main features Good olive oil, Onion, chopped, Celery, chopped. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 788.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Italian main features Good olive oil, Onion, chopped, Celery, chopped. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Good olive oil
  • 1 md Onion, chopped
  • 2 Ribs Celery, chopped
  • 1 small Carrot, grated
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Red Bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup Lentils
  • 3 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crumbled basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 small Bay leaf
Directions
  1. 1
    Toasted Italian bread Grated Fontina cheese In a large sauce pan
  2. 2
    heat oil and saute chopped veggies until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add lentils and broth and bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat and add basil, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
  5. 5
    Simmer until lentils are very soft, about 50 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove the bay leaf and puree in a food processor until very smooth.
  7. 7
    Let cool to room temp.
  8. 8
    Mound on lightly toasted Italian bread and
  9. 9
    sprinkle with Fontina (if you want a little color, a strip of roasted red pepper looks good).
  10. 10
    Run under a preheated broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. 11
    The lentil puree keeps well, bring to room temp if refrigerated

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 788.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.3g55%
Saturated Fat 8.4g43%
Cholesterol 186.9mg63%
Sodium 5099.3mg213%
Total Carbohydrate 45.4g16%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g66%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 68.0g136%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basil, bay, bell, black, blending, boiling, broiling, broth, carrot, celery, chicken, chopped, crostini, crumbled, garlic, good, grated, italian, leaf, lenticchie
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