{"id":837,"date":"2015-03-03T00:17:04","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T00:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutrilious.com\/?p=837"},"modified":"2022-08-18T02:53:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T02:53:09","slug":"provencal-braised-lentils-red-pepper-pistou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=837","title":{"rendered":"Proven\u00e7al Braised Lentils with Red Pepper Pistou"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6677.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3555\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6677.jpg?resize=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A very tasty and healthy Sunday brunch with couple of different options. Serve with grilled tofu for a vegan option, poached eggs or smoked fish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3554\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=3554\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?fit=1220%2C1220&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1220,1220\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1138021541&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_6676\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3554\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?resize=320%2C321&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6676.jpg?w=1220&amp;ssl=1 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Proven\u00e7al Braised Lentils with Red Pepper Pistou and Grilled Tofu Steak<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h4>INGREDIENTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups or 200 grams french Puy lentils<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Herb de Provence<\/li>\n<li>1 medium carrot, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 medium zucchini, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, crushed<\/li>\n<li>pinch chilli flakes<\/li>\n<li>Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>a few basil leaves chiffonade Or thinly\u00a0chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>For the red pepper PISTOU:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 cup tightly packed basil leaves<br \/>\n3 tbsps grated parmesan\/\/ for vegan option 3 tbsps walnuts<\/div>\n<div>1\/4 cup cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil<br \/>\nsalt and pepper to taste<\/div>\n<div>2 cloves garlic, chopped<br \/>\n1 whole about 2 tbsps sun-dried tomato (optional)<\/div>\n<div>1 jar roasted red pepper well-drained and patted dry<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To make Pistou: process salt, pepper, basil, garlic, red pepper, sun or oven dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Basically everything. In a slow steam add olive oil till well blended. Set aside.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Topping<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>2-3 oz Grilled firm tofu steak\/\/ vegan choice<\/div>\n<div>1-2 poached eggs or eggs of your choice<\/div>\n<div>2 oz good smoked salmon<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Rinse the lentils \u00a0and cook till al dente. Do not over cook. Keep warm. Warm olive oil in a wide pan. Add chopped onions, garlic, carrot, sea salt and ground black pepper. Cook 10 minutes over a gentle heat until the vegetables are softened. Next add zucchini and cook further. Add herb de Provence, chilli flakes with lentils, mix gently and cook for 4-5 minutes covered. Add chiffonade of basil.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Topping:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Poach or soft boil 1- 2 eggs per person or<\/div>\n<div>Slice firm tofu about 1\/4 inch thick, brush with a little oil and grill over a hot pan for 3 -4 minutes each side or<\/div>\n<div>2-3 oz good quality wild smoked salmon.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>To serve<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the lentils. \u00a0Top with your choice of topping. Spoon pistou on top and sprinkle black pepper. A little drizzle of your best extra virgin olive is also good. Serves about 3 with some crusty bread. It&#8217;s great with a glass of Syrah-ro\u015be from Provence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6677.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3555\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_6677.jpg?resize=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; A very tasty and healthy Sunday brunch with couple of different options. Serve with grilled tofu for a vegan option, poached eggs or smoked fish. &nbsp; Proven\u00e7al Braised Lentils with Red Pepper Pistou and Grilled Tofu Steak INGREDIENTS 2 cups or 200 grams french Puy lentils 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=837\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[943,11,338,306,232,342],"tags":[116,79,111,110,74],"class_list":["post-837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-bell-peppers","category-breakfast-and-brunch","category-egg-things","category-french-inspired","category-mediterranean","category-savory","tag-chutney-dips-hummus-sauces","tag-eggs","tag-lentils","tag-tofu","tag-vegetables","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A very tasty and healthy Sunday brunch with couple of different options. 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