French Lentil Ragout (Puy lentil side dish)

green lentils

🥗Healthier: black lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Brown lentils are more affordable and widely available.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are budget-friendly and still add texture.

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour in red wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.

Add lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.

Stir in chopped zucchini and mushrooms; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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