Lencsefozelek (buttered lentils)

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Lentils, dried
1 medium Onions; minced
1 each Carrots; peeled, sliced thin
¼ pounds Butter, unsalted
1 pinch Cloves, ground
1 teaspoon Parsley, flat; minced
¼ teaspoon Pepper, black

Directions

Wash the lentils and soak them in water overnight. Drain. The following day, saute the onion and carrot in 1 tablespoon of the butter.

Add cloves, parsley, drained lentils and pepper, and enough water to cover. Cook in a large pot until done - about 1½ hours.

While the lentils are still very hot stir in the remaining butter until it is melted. Serve with game, game birds and sausages.

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