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Beet + Dill Lentils

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Tisha Riman | The Nourished Mind

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup beets about 4-5 small beets, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cup green lentils rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup beet juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a pot, heat oil. Sautee onions and beets until onions become translucent.
  • Add garlic and lentils, and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Add beet juice and simmer 15 minutes, until lentils are tender. Stir in chopped dill and salt. Serve immediately, either on its own or with baked salmon like I did.