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Greek Lentil Broth

This Greek Broth leans on feta and dill to do the heavy lifting. We grill the Lentil for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

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Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Greek Lentil Broth
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the feta and dill elements, and pat the lentil dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the dried lentils and grill until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the kalamata olives and the rest of the feta and dill flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped oregano and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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