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savory lentils

(6 RATINGS)
663 Pinches 4 Photos
lobolori avatar
Martinsville, VA
Updated on Sep 12, 2025

These lentils are good enough to make a meal of them. And I have with some crusty bread and good creamy butter.

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Hearty and delicious, these savory lentils could be served as is, or add smoked sausage for the meat lovers in your life. The dish has a wonderful blend of tender lentils, crispy veggies, and yummy herbs. Make sure to serve with crusty bread for dipping.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic (large), minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups veggie stock
  • 1 cup uncooked lentils
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory
  • 1 pint canned tomatoes
  • 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, cleaned and diced

How To Make savory lentils

Test Kitchen Tips
If you don't have summer savory, substitute with herbes de Provence or thyme.
  • Saute onion and garlic in butter.
    Step 1
    Saute onion and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Bring veggie stock to a boil. Add lentils, salt, pepper, savory, celery, carrot, tomatoes, and sauteed onion and garlic. Simmer.
    Step 2
    Bring veggie stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add lentils, salt, pepper, savory, celery, carrot, tomatoes, and sauteed onion and garlic. Simmer over low to medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender and thick.
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