Name: Canal House Lentils
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup green lentils, preferably French; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; Thinly sliced scallions (optional; for serving)

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Canal House LentilsHirsheimer & Hamilton

When cooked with aromatics and rich tomato sauce, lentils are anything but bland.

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