Lentils Anyone?

There is an account in the Bible that tells of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob for a stew of lentils, Gen 25:28-34. That must have been a really delicious bowl of lentils and Esau must have been really hungry. There is lesson in this account for us, don't let your appetite get the best of you. You might make decisions that you later regret but are unable to change the outcome.

Lentils are a great nutritional choice. I don't know if these lentils are as good as the ones that Jacob made, but it is a simple recipe and it tastes really good.

Lentil Stew

1 large shallot
1 leek
1clove of garlic
4 carrots
1/4 of a jalapeno (add more if you like it really spicy)
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1 quart of chicken or vegetable broth
1 16 oz. bag of lentils rinsed and checked for grit and pebbles.

Chop the shallot, clean the leek (use all of the white and a little of the lightest green part just above the white) and then chop, mince the garlic, scrape the carrot and cut into 1 inch pieces, mince the jalepeno (be careful handling the jalepeno, it always burns my fingers if I touch it too much, wear gloves or handle it as little as possible when mincing and then wash your hands immediately afterward).

Heat the oil in an enameled cast iron pot or another really heavy pot. Add the vegetables and saute them about 4 - 5 minutes. Add the chicken or vegetable stock and the lentils and bring to boil. Turn heat down to low and cover. Cook for 1hour and 15 minutes. Enjoy!