LEBANESE DESSERT RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Add the lentils to a large pot or Dutch oven and add the broth and water.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until tender, 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wash and separate the kale leaves from the stems. Cut the stems to small cubes and cut the leaves in large pieces.
• In a medium skillet melt the butter and add the garlic, cook for less than 1 minute, (don’t burn) then add the cilantro, mix it until it softens and remove from heat immediately (the cilantro should stay almost raw green) set aside.
• Once the lentils are soft add all the vegetables celery, carrots, sweet potato, kale stems and ginger and cook until soft, 15 minutes.
• Once they become soft add the mix of cilantro and garlic along with the lemon on simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the greens, cover the pot 10 minutes, then mix the soup and serve. Makes 16 cups.