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French Puy Lentil Ragout

Close-up of French lentil ragout with diced carrot and parsley in a serving dish.
Puy lentil ragout with carrot and parsley.

Puy lentils simmer with sautéed aromatics, vegetable stock and fresh herbs for a hearty French side dish.

By Cookin' Kitchen

  • Total: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 4 servings

Recipe

French Puy Lentil Ragout

Puy lentils simmer with sautéed aromatics, vegetable stock and fresh herbs for a hearty French side dish.

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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

4 servings

For 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Step 2: Sauté the garlic, carrot and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3: Add the tomato paste, bay leaf and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4: Add the lentils, stock, salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a simmer, then lower the heat. Simmer without a lid for 15 minutes, until the lentils are soft. Don’t let them overcook and become mushy.

    Lentil ragout simmering in a saucepan with a wooden spoon and thyme sprig.
  5. Step 5: Stir through the parsley. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed, then serve.

Notes

Use dried Puy lentils for this recipe; canned lentils will not work as written. Homemade vegetable stock is recommended, or choose low-sodium store-bought stock.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
415 kcal
Fat
5 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
64 g
Sugar
5 g
Fiber
31 g
Protein
26 g
Sodium
1,045 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Puy lentils simmer in vegetable stock with garlic, carrot, onion and herbs, making a hearty French side dish with a savoury, earthy flavor.

Ingredients for lentil ragout arranged on a surface, including parsley, thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, olive oil, Puy lentils, garlic, carrot, onion and vegetable stock.
Ingredients for French Puy lentil ragout.
A close view of dried dark Puy lentils scattered on a light surface.
Dried Puy lentils.

Serve the lentils alongside duck confit, another protein or roasted vegetables, or enjoy a bowl on its own.

Duck confit served with lentil ragout and greens.
Duck confit with French lentil ragout.

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