Čočka na kyselo (Czech sour lentils)

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Measure out lentils and strain them to remove any rocks or twigs.

Rinse lentils under cold water until clean.

Boil lentils with bay leaves according to the instructions on the container until soft.

Chop onions using a new method learned from a video.

Sauté chopped onions in lard until they are nice and brown.

Add flour to the sautéed onions and stir to combine.

Drain the lentils, keeping the broth for later use.

Add the lentil broth to the roux and stir until it thickens.

Stir in the cooked lentils, vinegar, sugar, and salt to the mixture.

Stir everything together until well combined.

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