Big Batch Turkey Lentil Joes Food

BIG-BATCH TURKEY-LENTIL JOES

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in lentils; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain in a colander.
• Heat oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add turkey and garlic; cook, stirring to break up lumps, until turkey is browned. Drain any grease.
• Stir in tomatoes, olives, chili powder, tomato paste, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in cooked lentils; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

BIG-BATCH TURKEY-LENTIL JOES

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in lentils; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain in a colander.
• Heat oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add turkey and garlic; cook, stirring to break up lumps, until turkey is browned. Drain any grease.
• Stir in tomatoes, olives, chili powder, tomato paste, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in cooked lentils; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

CAROL AND HUMPHREY'S LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and drain 1 cup dried lentils. Place in pot with 3 cups water and 1 tsp salt and 1 tablespoons crushed red pepper.
• Bring to boil and boil hard for 3 or 4 minute (3 is good) Remove from heat and cover, let stand 45 minutes till tender but still firm.
• Drain lentils in sieve (to keep the crushed red pepper from going down drain.).
• HAVE READY the dressing which has been mixed in a big bowl.
• Toss the dressing with the lentils and chill.
• Serve chilled or room temperature with small halved pita breads.
• Carol's note: I sometimes add the oil last so as to reduce amount if it seems wise. Have made it without oil, it's quite good. Humphrey Johnson, author of recipe suggested garnishes: "black olives, sieved hard boiled egg, parsley and whatever." I have never been able to locate fresh "whatevers" though I suspect that Trader Joe has them in season.