Spanish Lentil and Mushroom Stew Recipe

Ingredients

5 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

1 small white onion, finely diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

sea salt

2 cups lentils

4 cups water

1 pound crimini mushrooms, quartered lengthwise

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

1 pint cherry tomatoes halved

12 basill leaves - chiffonade

Tellicherry peppercorns freshly ground


Directions

Spanish Lentil and Mushroom Stew Recipe

 

This recipe is based on Oscar winning and James Beard nominated Micheal Natkins Herbivoracious Cookbook. If you don’t have a copy I highly recommend it. Filled with recipes that are not fussy in preparation, and they are filled with flavor.

1. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.

2. Add the onion, garlic, a pinch of salt and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

3. Add the lentils and water 

4.  Cook until the lentils are tender, not soft about 20 mintues

5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat 

6. When the oil shimmers add the mushrooms in a single layer. Brown both sides and season with salt

7. Put the lentils in a big mixing bowl

8. Add the paprika, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon of sherry vinegar

Taste and adjust salt and vinegar to match your palate