Steamed Lentils With Saffron

Name: Steamed Lentils With Saffron
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 11 ounces brown lentils or 11 ounces green lentils; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 slices prosciutto, cut in small stripes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon saffron thread; 3 cups vegetable stock; salt

Submitted by Charlotte J

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

11 ounces brown lentils or 11 ounces green lentils
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 slices prosciutto, cut in small stripes
¹⁄₂ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon saffron thread
3 cups vegetable stock
salt

directions

Rinse the lentils well.
Heat the vegetable stock in a small pot.
Meanwhile, in a different medium pot heat the olive oil.
Add the onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes, then add the prosciutto and cook for a few more minutes.
Add the lentils, cook for another 2-3 minutes, and pour the white wine.
Add the saffron and cook until the alcohol has evaporated, 4-5 minutes.
Add the stock, salt to taste, and cook over low heat for 50 minutes to 1 hour, covered.
Add water or more stock if necessary.