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Lentils and Peas with Thyme Yogurt

Lentils, tender peas and softened chicory are folded with crème fraîche and thyme. Serve warm over natural yogurt with crisp bread cubes.

  • appetizer
  • everyday cooking

Method

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Use canned lentils, weighed after draining and rinsing. Wash and finely slice the chicory. Wash and chop the thyme; use fresh or frozen shelled green peas, not dried peas.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the chicory for 3–4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Then add the peas and the measured 30 ml water. Cover for 3–5 minutes until tender.

  4. Step 4

    Uncover to evaporate excess liquid, add the lentils and warm for 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Fold the crème fraîche and thyme into the vegetables off the heat.

  6. Step 6

    Cube the bread and toast with the remaining tablespoon oil in a pan for 4–6 minutes until crisp.

  7. Step 7

    Spread yogurt on six small plates, spoon over the warm creamy lentils and peas and scatter with the croutons. Serve immediately.

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