Adès (Tunisian Lentil Stew)

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, then stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Ingredients

Yellow Onion

Garlic Cloves

30 mL of Olive Oil

Equipment

Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot

Wooden Spoon

Add the brown lentils, vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.

Ingredients

240 mL of Brown Lentils

475 mL of Vegetable Broth

475 mL of Water

Equipment

Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot

Cover the pot and simmer the stew for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Ingredients

Brown Lentils

Equipment

Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot

Wooden Spoon

Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls.

Ingredients

5 mL of Salt

2½ mL of Black Pepper

Equipment

Ladle