INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium leek white and pae green parts, finely chopped
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 cup of green lentils, preferably French ( Du Puy Lentils)
2 tbsp. reduced salt soy sauce
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Take a saucepan and heat oil on a medium heat.
2. Add the leek and cook for a minute/ then add chopped garlic and tomato paste, stir and watch as paste darkens in about 4 minutes.
3. Add lentils and ½ cup water. Boil it on high and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45-55 minutes, with occasional stirring.
4. Remove from heat and set aside covered for 10 minutes.
5. Then, stir in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper.
Optional: Serve with diced scallions.