French Market Recipe 2026 08
Lentilles du Puy
Puy Lentils
Ingredients for 6 servings
- 60g per person Green Puy lentils from the French Market shop
- 2/3 leeks
- 100g lardons – sliced bacon pieces
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 large carrot
- 2 cloves
- Half an onion
- ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence from the French Market
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Wash the lentils in cold water (they do not need to soak)
- Wash the leeks carefully and slice
- Peel and chop the carrot
- Peel the onion, cut in half and stick the 2 cloves into it
- Chop the tomatoes into chunks (you can remove the skins if you wish)
- Chop bacon into small pieces and fry in a heavy based saucepan
- Add the leeks and fry for a few minutes
- Add the lentils and turn in the bacon and leeks
- Add the chopped tomatoes and herbs and stir in
- Cover with water (or chicken stock) about 4 times the volume of the lentils and allow to simmer gently (Don’t boil)
- Stir from time to time to make sure mixture does not get too dry and stick to pan
- Cook until tender, and liquid has reduced about 25 – 30 minutes
- Remove the onion and cloves
- Test for seasoning and add salt and pepper as required.
Serve with a glass of Louis Latour Valmoissine Pinot Noir available at our French Market shop or order online at www.frenchmarket.co.za.
Bon Appétit