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Chipotle Lentils with Peaches & Basil

Surprisingly delicious combination!

What you need

  1. 1 cup french lentils
  2. 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  3. 1/2 tsp ground chipotle powder
  4. 1 clove garlic, minced
  5. 2-3 peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
  6. Fresh basil leaves
  7. Kosher salt to taste

How to make it

  1. Rinse lentils
  2. Add chipotle and garlic to broth
  3. Bring broth to a boil - add lentils, cover and cook over medium low for 20 minutes
  4. Uncover and continue to cook until most of the broth has been absorbed and the lentils are just tender
  5. Taste and add salt if needed
  6. Turn off heat and add peaches
  7. Stir and let peaches cook briefly in the hot lentils
  8. Tear basil leaves into the pan and serve

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