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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for rubbing fish
- 1 cup black lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup dry vermouth
- 3 ½ cups hot water
- ½ bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1126g | |
| Calories 1071 | |
| Calories from Fat 383 | 36% |
| Total Fat 43.35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat 5.14g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium 2037mg | 58% |
| Total Carbs 122.43g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 60.6g | 202% |
| Sugars 6.31g | 4% |
| Protein 50.37g | 81% |
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