rustic LENTILS - Czech Recipe

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils add more fiber, while split peas are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is fresher, while bouillon is a budget-friendly option.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika offers a similar flavor without the smoke.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola is often more affordable.

Rinse the lentils well and soak them for at least 20 minutes.

Boil the lentils with 1 bay leaf.

Peel and finely slice the shallots and chop the garlic into small pieces.

Fry the sliced shallots in oil or lard until they start to brown.

Add the chopped garlic and fry for another minute.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the shallots and garlic, stirring to coat them.

Add boiling water to cover the mixture entirely and boil for at least 10 minutes, stirring frequently as it thickens.

While the lentils and white sauce are boiling, slice the frankfurter sausage in half lengthwise and fry it over medium heat for about three minutes on each side.

Fry one egg in the same oil.

Peel and slice a few more shallots and fry them until they turn brown.

Once the lentils are soft, drain them and discard the bay leaf.

Add the lentils to the white sauce and season with ground black pepper, salt, and a splash of vinegar, mixing well.

Plate the lentils and top with the frankfurter sausage, fried egg, fried shallots, and a few gherkins.

Cooking Techniques

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