Easy Lentil Recipe: How to Make Classic Lentils with Garlic Infused Olive Oil.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides similar health benefits with a mild flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces costs without compromising the dish's essence.

Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot until hot.

Chop 1.5 spring onions, 1.5 carrots, and 2 leeks finely.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened but not golden.

Rinse 2 cups of lentils under cold water to remove any debris.

Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir for a couple of minutes to combine with the vegetables.

Pour in about 1 liter of water, ensuring the lentils are fully submerged.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, checking water levels as needed.

Prepare garlic infused olive oil for dressing by heating additional olive oil with minced garlic until fragrant.

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