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Creamy Marry Me Lentils Recipe

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Viral Creamy Marry Me Lentils simmered in rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic, fennel, and Parmesan. The vegetarian ‘Marry Me Chicken’ everyone is obsessed with – perfect over rice or bread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry green or black lentils (2.5 cups cooked)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or sundried tomato oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Cook lentils until tender (Instant Pot: 9 min high pressure + 10 min natural release, or stovetop simmer 20 min). Drain.
  • 2. Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, and paprika until fragrant.
  • 3. Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 2 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in cooked lentils and vegetable stock. Simmer covered 10 minutes, then uncover last 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  • 5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and basil until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
  • 6. Let sit covered 5 minutes to thicken. Serve with lemon wedges, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use oil from sun-dried tomato jar for extra flavor.
  • Substitute coconut cream for dairy-free version.
  • Black lentils hold shape best.
  • Perfect meal prep – freezes well up to 3 months.

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