Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Cook Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 oz red onion, chopped
• 2 oz carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 8 oz lentils
• 1 tsp garlic granulates
• ½ tbsp paprika or smoked paprika
• ½ tbsp chili powder
• 8 cups of water
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Directions/Instructions:

1 - Add oil to a large pot and saute the onions, carrots, and celery until softened and starting to brown

2 - Add in the lentils and seasonings

3 - Add in the water and lower the heat to medium

4 - Simmer for 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender