Lenticchi Del Anno Nuovo (Lentils of the New Year)

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Lenticchi Del Anno Nuovo (Lentils of the New Year)

 

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 pound lentils

1 clove garlic -- peeled and left

whole

1 clove garlic -- chopped

1 Tbs. fresh rosemary -- chopped

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 Tbs. tomato puree

2 cups vegetable broth or stock

salt

fresh ground pepper

 

Soak the lentils in cold water in a heavy-bottomed pot for four to five hours.

Drain. Cover the lentils with cold water again and add the whole peeled garlic

clove. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, saute the chopped

garlic and rosemary in the olive oil. Add the tomato puree to the garlic and

rosemary. Drain the lentils again and discard the garlic clove. Add the

garlic-rosemary mixture and the vegetable broth to the lentils. Simmer the

lentils until soft, approximately 40 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

 

 

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NOTES : In Italy, it is typical for families to serve the following lentil dish

when celebrating a New Year. In Italian tradition, lentils represent wealth and

good fortune. Accordingly, you'll experience financial success in the coming

year if you serve this dish on New Year's Eve.