Measurements

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 can
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Whole-grain bread, for serving

Preparation Method

• Rinse lentils under cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
• Add lentils and reduce heat to simmer.
• Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
• Remove bay leaves before serving.
• Serve hot with whole-grain bread.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.