Ingredients:
- 300 g of green lentils from Puy: The little green stars that don’t come from Hollywood, but from Auvergne.
- 4 slices of petit salé : For that salty touch of happiness that makes you smile from ear to ear.
- 2 carrots : They add color to your dish and vision to your life.
- 1 onion : Peel and cry, it’s for a good cause!
- 2 cloves : Two little spikes for a big effect.
- 1 bouquet garni : A little bundle of aromatic happiness.
- Salt, pepper : The inseparable duo of the kitchen.
- A smile : The secret ingredient for any good cuisine!
Instructions:
1. Prelude: Rinse your lentils with as much care as you would wash a kitten. Don’t worry, they won’t bite!
2. The encounter: In a large pot, sauté the onion cut into cubes. Add the slices of petit salé to brown them. Let them chat together until the onion is transparent with joy.
3. The vegetable parade: Add the carrots sliced into rounds, like little suns in your pot. Stick the cloves in like flags on the moon.
4. The sacred union: Pour in the lentils, cover them with cold water like a pool in summer. Add the bouquet garni to work its magic in your dish.
5. The patience: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer gently for about 30 minutes. It’s time for a little aperitif.
6. Seasoning and finalization: Taste, smile, adjust the salt and pepper. Remove the cloves before they start thinking they’re vampires.
7. Service: Serve hot, with a big smile. Your lentils should be tender like a successful first date.
And there you have it, your petit salé with green lentils from Puy is ready to conquer hearts and stomachs! Bon appétit and remember: every bite should rhyme with cheerfulness.
