Dijon Lentils and Portabella Mushrooms

By nweb • December 29, 2010 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: I just found lentils this past year and have had a lot of fun experimenting with them. The family loves dijon mustard and I found that when I added the portabella mushrooms this could go from a side dish to an entree as it is so hearty. - nweb

Serves 4 as entree; 6 as side

1 cup french green lentils
4 cups water
3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 portabella mushrooms
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped chives
salt and pepper to taste

Wash lentils and drain. Add lentils and salt to water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Remove and rinse with cool water and drain.
Slice leeks length-wise and then chop into 1/2 slices. Slice portabella mushrooms in large cubes.
Melt butter and add olive oil, leeks and mushrooms. Saute for 10 minutes.
Add lentils, chicken broth, mustard and vinegar. Raise temperature to medium-high and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until chicken broth is reduced. Add salt and pepper to taste and top with chives.